Japan's government rocked by second resignation in less than a month

Cloud still hangs over another minister as Kishida tries to move past scandals

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida faces growing headwinds within his Liberal Democratic Party and from the opposition over controversies involving cabinet members. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)

SUSUMU KURONUMA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet on Friday suffered another departure in less than a month, adding to his troubles as he seeks to deliver an economic stimulus plan.

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