Japan's economy minister, Akira Amari, plans to deny allegations that he received cash for favors when he holds a press conference Thursday afternoon, sources said Wednesday.
With Prime Minister Shinzo Abe making it clear Wednesday that he wants Amari to continue serving in his Cabinet for the time being, the opposition parties are expected to put the embattled minister in the hot seat during Diet deliberations.
"I would like (Amari) to continue addressing important duties such as revitalization of the economy and the Trans-Pacific Partnership," Abe told a plenary session of the House of Councilors.