In 1989, the town was given the Construction Minister's "Tezukuri Machinami Award" (resident built town award).〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2008年5月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT259047", "2354711"
The young businessman says if he can defeat the former construction minister, it will give hope to the people of Japan that the country can really achieve reform."VOA-A007", "2512228"
A former construction minister, Shizuka Kamei -- a strong proponent of public works spending -- complains that Mr. Koizumi has become the LDP's dictator."VOA-A007", "2226018"