TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida intends to replace his ruling party's second-most-powerful official, Secretary-General Akira Amari, after the latter lost his single-seat district in Sunday's general election and offered his resignation.
Japan election
Kishida picks Foreign Minister Motegi to replace Sec-Gen Amari
Awkward switch comes after heavyweight lost in his single-seat district
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi speaks to reporters after meeting with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Nov. 1. © Kyodo
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