THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
May 6, 2022 at 17:49 JST
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe welcomes guests to the cherry blossom viewing event held in April 2019 at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo. (Pool)
Aides to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe deliberately concealed payments for a hotel reception held for his supporters because they were aware of the legal complications of such parties, according to court records and statements. [Read More]
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