THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
February 3, 2024 at 13:34 JST
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa addresses the Lower House plenary session on Jan. 30. (Takeshi Iwashita)
Gaffe-prone ruling party heavyweight Taro Aso on Feb. 2 retracted sexist remarks he made about the physical appearance of Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, a politician he labeled as capable but not beautiful. [Read More]
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A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry
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