The Japanese government appointed Wednesday an experienced press official of the Foreign Ministry as Cabinet public relations secretary after her predecessor resigned amid an ethics scandal involving Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's eldest son.Deputy Press Secretary Hikariko Ono, 55, assumed the post vacated by Makiko Yamada, 60, who resigned Monday a week after facing criticism for being treated to an expensive dinner in 2019 hosted by Tohokushinsha Film Corp. executives, including Seigo Suga.Ono, who joined the ministry in 1988, has served in various posts, including as official in charge …READ FULL ARTICLE
