Japan's political fundraising scandals: 4 things to know

Kishida government reels as allegations swirl around ruling party's factions

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Japan has seen numerous political money scandals over the years. © Reuters

SHINNOSUKE NAGATOMI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO --- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has been hit with allegations over money from fundraising events, leading Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to decide to sack Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno.

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