October 26, 2019 at 14:00 JST
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe apologizes for the resignation of economy minister Isshu Sugawara on Oct. 25. (The Asahi Shimbun)
Isshu Sugawara, the minister of economy, trade and industry, stepped down on Oct. 25 after only one and a half months in the post amid allegations he gave gifts to voters in his electoral district. [Read More]
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