Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to inspect Toyota Industries factory due to engine fraud issue. It was revealed on the 29th that Toyota Industries had committed fraud in the exhaust gas performance tests of engines for forklifts and construction machinery.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: "It is regrettable that this fraudulent act has come to light, damaging the industry and shaking the very foundations of the vehicle certification system" He then stated, "We will take strict action based on fact-checking.''