In a recent development, the National Democratic Party (Kokumin Minshu) has handed out expulsion to a former Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly member following their arrest. The party took this action underlining their stand for maintaining ethical and moral conduct in politics. The details surrounding the circumstances of the arrest remain undisclosed at this point, and the identity of the former councilor has not been revealed. This incident illustrates how Japan's political landscape is actively working towards a cleaner and accountable system of governance.

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Similar issues in the US or EU are also usually met with serious repercussions and might involve legal sanctions or party expulsion. However, the prominence of 'apology politics' in Japan is not as deeply rooted elsewhere. In the western nations, politicians often resist resignation or expulsion until legal process demands it, while in Japan, parties generally act swiftly to expel involved members to maintain their honor and public standing.