Watanabe becomes new reform minister, replaces Sata

TOKYO, Japan - Yoshimi Watanabe, a senior vice minister at the Cabinet Office, has been appointed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as the new administrative reform minister. Photo shows Watanabe (C) surrounded by journalists as he enters the prime minister's official residence Dec. 28 for the appointment. He replaces Genichiro Sata, who resigned the previous day over his supporters' misuse of political funds. (Kyodo)

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