LDP's Matsunami submits resignation as parliamentary sec'y

LDP's Matsunami submits resignation as parliamentary sec'y

TOKYO, Japan - Kenta Matsunami, parliamentary secretary for the Cabinet Office and a Liberal Democratic party lawmaker, speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office on Jan. 13 after submitting his resignation from the post to Chief Cabinet Secretary Takeo Kawamura, who accepted it. Matsunami is opposed to the 2 trillion yen allotted for a cash handout program.

LDP's Matsunami wins Osaka lower house by-election

LDP's Matsunami wins Osaka lower house by-election

OSAKA, Japan - Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) candidate Kenta Matsunami (R), 31, rejoices in Osaka on Oct. 27 as the count shows him to be sure to win a by-election in the Osaka No. 10 constituency of the House of Representatives. Matsunami was also backed by New Komeito and the New Conservative Party.

LDP's Matsunami submits resignation as parliamentary sec'y

LDP's Matsunami submits resignation as parliamentary sec'y

TOKYO, Japan - Kenta Matsunami, parliamentary secretary for the Cabinet Office and a Liberal Democratic party lawmaker, speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office on Jan. 13 after submitting his resignation from the post to Chief Cabinet Secretary Takeo Kawamura, who accepted it. Matsunami is opposed to the 2 trillion yen allotted for a cash handout program. (Kyodo)

LDP's Matsunami wins Osaka lower house by-election

LDP's Matsunami wins Osaka lower house by-election

OSAKA, Japan - Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) candidate Kenta Matsunami (R), 31, rejoices in Osaka on Oct. 27 as the count shows him to be sure to win a by-election in the Osaka No. 10 constituency of the House of Representatives. Matsunami was also backed by New Komeito and the New Conservative Party. (Kyodo)