LDP lawmaker Nikai faces new political donations scandal

LDP lawmaker Nikai faces new political donations scandal

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese industry minister Toshihiro Nikai responds to questions from reporters at the ministry building on March 26. Sources said a company linked to Nishimatsu Construction Co., at the center of a widening political scandal, leased an office and provided dubious donations to Nikai.

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