Editorial: Ethics scandal in Japan's comms ministry highlights need to reform cozy ties

Editorial: Ethics scandal in Japan's comms ministry highlights need to reform cozy ties
March 5, 2021 (Mainichi Japan)
New suspicions that officials from Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications were treated to expensive meals by figures in the communications industry have come to light.
It has emerged that officials including Yasuhiko Taniwaki, vice minister for policy coordination at the ministry, dined with figures including the president of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (NTT) with some meal expenses covered.
NTT's business and other projects are certified by the communications minister, and it is possible ministry officials violated the National Public Service Ethics Code, which prohibits officials from receiving entertainment from interested parties. The ministry has launched an investigation into the allegations.

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