Japanese Finance Minister Facing Calls for Resignation after Appearing Drunk at G7 News Conference

Japan’s finance minister Shoichi Nakagawa is facing calls for his resignation after he appeared to be drunk at a news conference following meetings at this weekend’s G7 summit in Italy.

While Nakagawa apologized for his behavior he blamed his intoxicated appearance on cold medication that he was taking at the time. Critics of Nakagawa weren’t buying the excuse but according to the finance minister Prime Minister Taro Aso has asked him to remain in his position.

Many calling for Nakagawa’s removal have said he has damaged the national interest, pointing to embarrassing moments in the news conference in which he slurred his speech and had difficulty keeping his eyes open.

Nakagawa admitted he took a sip of wine at lunch but said his drunken appearance was due to too much cold medication that made him drowsy.

The finance minister was in Italy for the G7 meetings that were set to discuss the world economy and stabilizing the financial markets. Along with Japan, finance ministers from the U.S., UK, Canada, France, Italy and Germany were in attendance.

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