Ex-Foreign Minister Machimura narrowly wins reelection

Ex-Foreign Minister Machimura narrowly wins reelection

SAPPORO, Japan - Former Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura speaks to supporters in Sapporo on Aug. 30 after losing in Hokkaido's No. 5 single-seat constituency in the House of Representatives election. But Machimura, also a past chief Cabinet secretary, regained a seat in the proportional representation block.

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