Channel News Asia logo Channel News Asia 2 months ago

Japanese political heavyweights pay respect at Nakagawa's home

TOKYO: Former Japanese prime ministers Shinzo Abe and Taro Aso were among political heavyweights who turned up at ex-finance minister Shoichi Nakagawas home to pay their respects just hours after his death was reported. Full Article at Channel News Asia

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  1. Liberal Democratic Party
  2. Taro Aso
  3. Shoichi Nakagawa

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  1. I was shocked ... He was the go-to guy in efforts to rebuild conservative values. The loss is a huge blow to the LDP as well.
    Taro Aso – Taro Aso SOURCE: Channel News Asia 2 months ago
  2. He did a good job as finance minister
    SOURCE: Irish Independent 2 months ago
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  1. Liberal Democratic Party
  2. Taro Aso Taro Aso
  3. Shoichi Nakagawa