Fukushima rep replaces resigned disaster minister after quake gaffe

Fukushima rep replaces resigned disaster minister after quake gaffe

Masayoshi Yoshino (far R) is sworn in as Japan's new disaster reconstruction minister by Emperor Akihito (far L) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 26, 2017, with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2nd from L) looking on. The House of Representatives member from Fukushima Prefecture was named to replace Masahiro Imamura, who resigned a day after saying it was "a good thing" the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami struck northeastern Japan rather than the Tokyo area. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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