Overview
- Weekly tabloid Shukan Bunshun, as relayed by The Tokyo Reporter, alleged that Matsumoto has been involved in an extramarital relationship with a married woman, a claim not independently verified.
- The report said the alleged relationship began about six years ago and included meetings in love hotels and at Matsumoto’s residence in the House of Representatives building.
- Matsumoto issued a statement saying he does not answer questions about his private life.
- Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the government is aware of the reports and would refrain from commenting, according to Jiji Press.
- Opposition leader Junya Ogawa told reporters that Matsumoto will be held strictly accountable.