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    In Japan, Remarks By Finance Minister Spark #Metoo Outrage

    Taro Aso appeared to defend his former deputy who stepped down last month amid accusations that he made sexually suggestive remarks to a female television reporter.
    by Scott Neuman May 08, 2018 1 minute

    Women in Japan rallied in Tokyo to protest remarks made by the country's finance minister that appeared to downplay charges of sexual harassment against his former deputy.

    Carrying signs in Japanese and English, reading #metoo

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