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Few details were gleaned from the questioning of ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers regarding the large amounts of unreported cash raised through fund-raising parties and later returned to the lawmakers.
Upper House member Muneo Suzuki resigned from Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation Party) before the party could expel him for his unannounced visit to Russia.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will pursue Shinzo Abe’s goals, such as a stronger military. But he has also set himself apart from his slain predecessor.