Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Son to Resign as PM Secretary on Thursday

Shotaro Kishida
19:21 JST, May 29, 2023
Prime Minister Fumiio Kishida’s eldest son will resign from secretary to the prime minister in charge of political affairs on Thursday, the government announced Monday.
Weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun has published an article that Shotaro Kishida, 32, held a year-end party with his relatives at the prime minister’s official residence late last year, and took pictures in an official place where distinguished guests are invited.
The prime minister had issued a stern warning to his son after the magazine report.
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