The government revised its ministerial code Tuesday, urging Cabinet ministers, state ministers and parliamentary vice ministers to refrain from holding political fundraising events while in office. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/21/japan/politics/political-appointees-fundraising-events/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #cabinet #diet #2026lowerhouseelection #politicalfunds