Key Facts
• July 28, 2025: Ryosuke Nemoto announced his departure from Tsubasa Party on X.
• Nemoto cited safety concerns for himself and his family as a reason for leaving.
• He served as the party’s secretary-general before his resignation.
• Nemoto was indicted for violating election laws in April 2024’s Tokyo 15th district by-election.
• The case involved Tsubasa Party leader Atsuhiko Kurokawa and election interference charges.
• Nemoto stated he informed Kurokawa of his decision to leave two weeks prior.
• He declared he would no longer associate with the Tsubasa Party.
• Nemoto denied any involvement in the party’s alleged investment-related business activities.
Summary
Ryosuke Nemoto, former secretary-general of the Tsubasa Party, announced his resignation on July 28, 2025, citing safety concerns for himself and his family. Nemoto, who was previously indicted for election interference in the Tokyo 15th district by-election alongside party leader Atsuhiko Kurokawa, stated he had informed Kurokawa of his decision two weeks earlier. He emphasized his complete disassociation from the party and denied any connection to its alleged investment-related business activities.
