Justice Minister Nakamura steps down

Justice Minister Nakamura steps down

Justice Minister Shozaburo Nakamura (C) leaves Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi's official residence after submitting his resignation to Obuchi on the morning of March 8 to take responsibility for his alleged abuse of office and other issues that have stalled Diet proceedings. Obuchi accepted the resignation.

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