Japanese lawmaker resigns after posting tourist-like photos while on work trip in France


Rui Matsukawa (centre) posted a photo of herself and two others mimicking the shape of the Eiffel Tower in front of the historical landmark. - X/LEILANIATHENAI1

TOKYO (The Straits Times/Asia News Netwok): A lawmaker in Japan has resigned from the country’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) as its head of Women’s Affairs Division after receiving a backlash for posting tourist-like photos during an official visit to France.

From July 24 to 28, Rui Matsukawa, an Upper House member, was on a research trip with more than 30 other participants, including local legislators.

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