Ex-top bureaucrat urges Abe to personally address favoritism claims

Kihei Maekawa, former vice minister of education, culture, sports, science and technology, is ready to attend a press conference at Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on June 23, 2017. Maekawa, who has played a key role in allegations of favoritism by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, called for the premier to fulfill his responsibility to respond properly to the claims. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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