Scandal-hit governor grilled by metropolitan assembly

Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe grimaces as he is grilled over his alleged use of political funds for private purposes by a metropolitan assembly panel on June 13, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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