Japan minister bows and apologises as she quits amid row

Japan's Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi has resigned followed swiftly by Justice Minister Midori Matsushima.

Ms Obuchi is alleged to have misused funds from her political support groups and other donations.

Yuko Obuchi bowed in apology at a press conference on Monday announcing her resignation.

Ms Matsushima had been accused by the opposition of violating election laws.

Rupert Wingfield-Hayes reports from Tokyo.