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Japanese Politician Resigns Amid Earthquake Controversy

7/13/2025

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Yosuke Tsuruho, a prominent member of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, is stepping down as chairman of the Budget Committee following public outrage over his remarks about the devastating earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula on January 1, 2024. He has officially submitted his resignation to Upper House President Masakazu Sekiguchi.

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Yosuke Tsuruho, a prominent member of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, is stepping down as chairman of the Budget Committee following public outrage over his remarks about the devastating earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula on January 1, 2024. He has officially submitted his resignation to Upper House President Masakazu Sekiguchi.