Kitagawa to replace Fuyushiba as Komeito secretary-general

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Land, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kazuo Kitagawa (L in file photos) is likely to replace Tetsuzo Fuyushiba (R) as secretary-general of governing coalition member New Komeito party, Komeito sources said Aug. 25.

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