Abe grilled over gov't land deal with nationalistic school operator

Abe grilled over gov't land deal with nationalistic school operator

Photo taken Feb. 18, 2017 shows the construction site for a new elementary school in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his government have faced questioning in parliament over the sale of a plot of state-owned land to a nationalistic school operator for far below the appraised price. The plot is intended for the school slated to open in April, with Abe's wife Akie as its honorary principal. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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