Well, that’s one way to liven up a press conference…
Japanese lawmaker, Ryutaro Nonomura, was the subject of an extremely dramatic discussion on Tuesday when he was asked to answer questions about his bizarre expense reports. Nonomura had visited a nearby hot springs 106 times last year on Japan’s dime, totaling about $30,000.
When Nonomura began to explain himself, things got a little weird. He broke down into hysterical crying, screaming, and table pounding.
“I finally became an assembly member…with the sole purpose of changing society,” Nonomura said between sobs. “I’m putting my life on the line!”
While we might find his antics comical (and a little bit sad), Japanese society places value on stoicism and control, especially when it comes to their politicians.
“Many people are starting to demand that he resign,” said Hideaki Asada, who is a member of Nonomura’s assembly office. “He is usually not that emotional.”
It mostly just sounds like someone needs a nap.
