TOKYO -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to face tough questioning from opposition parties as Japan's parliament starts debating his unpopular tax cut plan amid a spate of scandals involving ministry officials he appointed.
Minister resignations and fundraising issue also give ammunition to opposition

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is defending his proposed tax cut and economic stimulus from criticism by opposition parties. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)
TOKYO -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to face tough questioning from opposition parties as Japan's parliament starts debating his unpopular tax cut plan amid a spate of scandals involving ministry officials he appointed.