Scandal-ridden ex-farm minister handed out free headbands at election rally
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Former Japanese farm minister Kazuo Yana distributed free headbands during a campaign kickoff ceremony in his constituency for the Fe
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Former Japanese farm minister Kazuo Yana distributed free headbands during a campaign kickoff ceremony in his constituency for the Fe

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