All national papers reported that Japan Innovation Party politician Hodaka Maruyama of Osaka has been heavily criticized for reportedly saying Japan may have to wage war to recapture the Russian-controlled Northern Territories when he recently accompanied former residents on a visit to one of the islands on a “visa-free” exchange program. The Diet member, who was reportedly intoxicated when he made the remark, apologized yesterday for speaking inappropriately.
Lawmaker apologizes for comment on Northern Territories
- May 14, 2019
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