New justice minister takes over post from Nakamura

Newly appointed Justice Minister Takao Jinnouchi (L) takes over the duties of his predecessor Shozaburo Nakamura on March 9. Nakamura resigned the previous day, giving into pressure from opposition parties to step down over a series of his remarks and actions, including alleged abuse of office.

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Emperor Akihito (L) attests the appointment of House of Councillors member Takao Jinnouchi (R) as new justice minister at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on March 8. Jinnouchi succeeded Shozaburo Nakamura, who resigned earlier in the day amid pressure from opposition parties to step down over a series of remarks and alleged abuse of office.