Consumer minister Noda's party tickets bought by Amway Japan

Friday 17th October, 03:43 PM JST

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Altria at 04:21 PM JST - 17th October

Politicians and Amway members - maybe they were sharing scamming tips?
thepro at 07:16 PM JST - 17th October

Get outta here, lady
plasticmonkey at 07:20 PM JST - 17th October

160,000 yen seems pretty cheap for a thank you from Amway
rjd_jr at 11:41 PM JST - 17th October

Good old 'Scamway' at work.
LIBERTAS at 02:27 AM JST - 18th October

Living proof that Japan's political system, its participants and its supporters are rotten to the core. Case closed.
Simon_Foston at 12:33 AM JST - 19th October

Noda, however, ruled out stepping down over the issue as she spoke at a press conference, saying the company’s financial contribution to her had nothing to do with the comments she has made in favor of the industry.

Why else would they give it to her? Still, it's small change compared to some of the wads of cash that businessmen and politicians like to throw at each other. She's probably figuring she doesn't have to quit because other cabinet ministers have taken far bigger bribes and kept their jobs.