Body of ex-farm minister Matsuoka arrives in hometown for wake

Body of ex-farm minister Matsuoka arrives in hometown for wake

ASO, Japan - The coffin containing the body of deceased Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Toshikatsu Matsuoka arrives at a temple in his hometown of Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, on May 29 for a wake. Matsuoka committed suicide on May 28.

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