THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
December 7, 2020 at 18:30 JST
The Okura Hotel in Tokyo’s Minato Ward is a popular wining and dining spot for politicians. (Shoko Mifune)
Finance Minister Taro Aso is the biggest spender for wining and dining parties among current Cabinet members and heads of political parties, according to reports obtained by The Asahi Shimbun. [Read More]
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