This essay criticizes what the author describes as double standards within Japan’s opposition parties.
Using the case of a parliamentary question concerning the non-existent legal category of a “sexual harassment crime,” it examines contradictions in political accountability, particularly within the Constitutional Democratic Party, and reflects on broader issues of responsibility in Japanese politics.

February 16, 2019.
Both the Democratic Party for the People and the Constitutional Democratic Party may be equally worthless in the sense of being “garbage parties,” but in terms of being a treasure trove of human liabilities rather than human resources, the Constitutional Democratic Party may be even more densely concentrated.
The following continues from the previous chapter.
Mr. Seiji Osaka’s “sexual harassment crime” question.
Speaking of double standards, it is impossible not to mention Representative Seiji Osaka.
As introduced in the article “The Asahi Shimbun’s Editorials Go Beyond Manipulation and Become ‘Shameless,’” Representative Seiji Osaka of the Constitutional Democratic Party submitted a parliamentary question on May 8 titled “A Question Regarding the Crime Called Sexual Harassment Crime.”
The government replied that under current law there is no such crime as a “sexual harassment crime,” which of course is only natural.
However, although the Constitutional Democratic Party enthusiastically pursues allegations of sexual harassment, it remains completely silent about the sexual harassment scandals involving its own members.
Representative Akihiro Hatsushika himself committed sexual harassment.
Representative Masayuki Aoyama himself committed sexual harassment.
And Senator Katsuya Ogawa is the father of a convicted sex offender.
Yet regarding these three deeply problematic figures, the party has provided absolutely no explanation to the public.
Mr. Seiji Osaka.
If you are going to submit such a parliamentary question, you should explicitly cite the cases of Representative Akihiro Hatsushika, Representative Masayuki Aoyama, and the son of Senator Katsuya Ogawa as examples.
Otherwise, the public will never be convinced.
Mr. Kan, the Constitutional Democratic Party is not “arrogant,” it is something else entirely.
Among such figures, the person I consider the ultimate embodiment of double standards is former Prime Minister Naoto Kan.
In our country, anyone is free to express any opinion.
That applies equally even if the person is a former prime minister.
Among former prime ministers, Naoto Kan appears to be one who actively expresses his views.
He runs a blog titled “Naoto Kan Official Blog by Ameba,” which he seems to update quite frequently.
Of course, whatever Mr. Kan chooses to say is his freedom.
But at the same time, it is equally the freedom of the Japanese people to criticize him through speech.
Especially since Mr. Kan is still, unfortunately, a sitting member of the Diet, and once held the position of Prime Minister, the highest authority in Japan.
In principle, even personal criticism is widely permitted when directed at incumbent members of parliament.
Among the articles written by Mr. Kan, the one that made me collapse in disbelief was this.
“It is a misunderstanding that the Constitutional Democratic Party appears arrogant.”
Posted September 1, 2018, Naoto Kan Official Blog by Ameba.
Yes.
If you read it and feel that your time has been wasted, I cannot take responsibility, so please read it at your own risk.
I would respectfully say this to former Prime Minister Kan.
The Constitutional Democratic Party is not “arrogant.”
It is simply “desperately unintelligent.”
Kiyomi Tsujimoto, whose pursuit of the Moritomo and Kake issues ended up reigniting suspicions surrounding Noda Central Park.
Norihiko Yoshida, who remains silent regarding corruption allegations within the Ministry of Education.
Akihiro Hatsushika, Masayuki Aoyama, and Katsuya Ogawa, whose cases became a direct hit against Osaka’s “sexual harassment crime” question.
Shiori Yamao, who continues to evade explanation not only about the gasoline prepaid card scandal but also about her own affair allegations.
Tetsuro Fukuyama, who falters and avoids eye contact when questioned by reporters.
Yukio Edano, whose connections to the Kakumaru faction have been suspected.
And Naoto Kan, whose lack of intelligence is truly astonishing.
I would actually like to know how it is even possible to gather so many people of such limited intellect in one place.
Perhaps the term should not be “human resources,” but rather “human liabilities.”
Both the Democratic Party for the People and the Constitutional Democratic Party may be equally worthless in the sense of being “garbage parties,” but in terms of being a treasure trove of such liabilities, the Constitutional Democratic Party may be even more densely packed.