TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is tapping experienced politicians to replace top ministers set to be removed from his cabinet Thursday amid a fundraising scandal in an apparent play to minimize the risk of further political damage, Nikkei has learned.
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Kishida picks replacements for 4 scandal-hit ministers
Japan prime minister opts for experienced hands in pitch to contain political damage
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From left, Ken Saito, Takeaki Matsumoto, Tetsushi Sakamoto and Yoshimasa Hayashi are expected to be tapped to replace ministers departing amid a fundraising scandal.
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