Nakayama resigns as transport minister following gaffes

Nakayama resigns as transport minister following gaffes

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Aso Taro speaks to reporters about the resignation of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Nariaki Nakayama at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 28. (Kyodo)

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