Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (pictured left) denounced Katsuki Arai's (pictured right) remarks as outrageous and said he would consider removing him from office.

(Associated Press)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] Katsuki Arai, secretary to the Prime Minister of Japan, was interviewed last night about same-sex marriage and said, "I don't want to live next to same-sex couples. If Japan allows same-sex marriage to be legalized, some people will leave Japan." Fumio Ima denounced that Katsuki Arai's remarks were outrageous, and expressed consideration for dismissing him from his position.

According to comprehensive foreign media reports, Arai Katsuki talked about his views on same-sex marriage in an interview yesterday (3rd) evening, saying, "I hate it when I look at it, and I hate it if I live next to a same-sex couple. Although we respect human rights and values, if Japan allows same-sex marriage If it is legalized, some people will choose to leave Japan.” Arai retracted the statement late at night on the grounds of inappropriateness and apologized.

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Facing the controversy over Katsuki Arai’s speech on same-sex marriage, Fumio Kishida responded earlier today that the Kishida government’s goal is to create a sustainable and inclusive society, but Katsuki Arai’s remarks are not in line with the current government policy. His remarks Outrageous.

Kishida added: "We have no choice but to be forced to act".

The reporter then asked whether to dismiss Arai as secretary. Kishida responded, "We will consider specific countermeasures as soon as possible," and expressed his intention to dismiss Arai Katsuki.

According to the "Asahi Shimbun" report, Arai Katsuki once served as the Chief Review Officer of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Director of Commercial Intelligence Policy. He was appointed as the Secretary to the Prime Minister when Kishida took office in October 2021. His work included public relations and writing speeches And communication with the media, etc., is also the Prime Minister's spokesperson.