The New York Sun8d
‘Souvenir’ Scandal Rocks Japan: Premier Rewards New Diet Members With 100,000-Yen Gift Certificates
Beset by opposition to his budget, Prime Minister Ishiba has had to go through the ordeal of saying sorry and explaining ...
The Independent on MSN14d
Japan's Ishiba criticized over gifts to lawmakers months after a scandal-fueled election loss
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is being criticized ... Ishiba on Thursday night admitted giving the gift certificates as a souvenir and in appreciation for their work. He apologized for ...
Editorial: Japan PM distributing $670 gift vouchers to rookie lawmakers deepens distrust
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba distributed gift certificates worth 100,000 yen (about $670) each to 15 first-term ...
Japan PM admits giving gift vouchers to rookie ruling party lawmakers
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Thursday that his office handed out gift vouchers to rookie Liberal Democratic Party ...
Nikkei Asia15d
Aide to Japan's Ishiba gave gift vouchers to junior lawmakers
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- An aide to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba distributed gift vouchers worth 100,000 yen ($676) each as souvenirs to rookie lower house members of his Liberal Democratic Party ...
Newsday15d
Japan's Ishiba criticized over gifts to lawmakers months after a scandal-fueled election loss
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ... Ishiba on Thursday night admitted giving the gift certificates as a souvenir and in appreciation for their work. He apologized for causing ...
Seattle Times15d
Japan’s Ishiba criticized over gifts to lawmakers months after a scandal-fueled election loss
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ... Ishiba on Thursday night admitted giving the gift certificates as a souvenir and in appreciation for their work. Advertising He apologized ...