Asia-Pacific

Japan reconstruction minister resigns

(Agencies)
Updated: 2011-07-06 08:14

Japan's Reconstruction Minister Ryu Matsumoto speaks to reporters in Tokyo July 4, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

Japan's former environment and reconstruction minister Ryu Matsumoto speaks at a news conference after resigning his post, in Tokyo July 5, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]