New Komeito's Fuyushiba loses in general election

New Komeito's Fuyushiba loses in general election

AMAGASAKI, Japan - Tetsuzo Fuyushiba, former secretary general of the New Komeito party in the ruling coalition, bows to his supporters after losing his seat in the No. 8 single-seat constituency of Hyogo Prefecture in the Aug. 30 House of Representatives election.

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