JAPAN SPECIAL ADVISER TO CABINET RESIGNS OVER BOATING TRIP SCANDAL

Highlights –

• Japan special adviser to cabinet resigns over boating trip scandal.
• The trip was hosted by the former head of Akita Foods Co.
• The former head hosted Nishikawa and two former senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
• The former head is alleged of giving out bribes of 5 million yen.

The Japanese government on ....