Yanagisawa apologizes for remark on women but refuses to resign

Yanagisawa apologizes for remark on women but refuses to resign

TOKYO, Japan - Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Hakuo Yanagisawa (far left) apologizes during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session on Feb. 7 for his controversial remarks about women as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (far right) and other Cabinet members look on. But Yanagisawa refused to bow to opposition calls to resign, saying he will remain in the post and deal with the problem of Japan's declining birthrate. (Kyodo)

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