TOKYO -- Lawmakers from both Japan's ruling coalition and the opposition are calling for tighter political financing rules following allegations that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's largest faction failed to properly report fundraising income.
Lawmakers urge change over alleged misconduct in leading LDP faction

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, center, faces the ruling party's political funds scandal amid already low public approval ratings. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)
TOKYO -- Lawmakers from both Japan's ruling coalition and the opposition are calling for tighter political financing rules following allegations that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's largest faction failed to properly report fundraising income.