Vice minister Miyaji quits post over influence scandal

Vice minister Miyaji quits post over influence scandal

TOKYO, Japan - Kazuaki Miyaji (C), senior vice minister at the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry, is surrounded by reporters at the ministry in Tokyo on July 15 after informing Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Chikara Sakaguchi of his intention to step down. Miyaji allegedly used his authority to help a supporter's grandson get into Teikyo University School of Medicine.

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