Japan PM's son resigns after hosting party at official residence

TOKYO, Japan: After coming under public criticism for using Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's residence for a private party, his eldest son and executive secretary for political affairs, Shotaro Kishida, is set to resign.

Kishida invited a group, including relatives, to a year-end party on Dec. 30 at the Prime Minister's Official Residence.

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