"Political Scandal Shakes Japan's Government, Ministers Resign Amid Trust Crisis"
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is facing a trust crisis as key ministers, including government spokesman Hirokazu Matsuno, resign amid a corruption scandal involving unreported kickbacks from ruling party fundraising. The scandal has led to a criminal investigation into the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faction, with allegations of missing fundraising proceeds. Kishida is revamping his government and vowing to restore public trust, but his public support has dropped to a record low. Opposition parties have criticized the LDP's lack of self-cleansing ability, while investigators are expected to search lawmakers' offices for evidence.