Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may be the face of the new government led by Liberal Democratic Party, but Finance Minister Taro Aso is also a force in the LDP to be reckoned with.
In fact, only a few politicians today can claim to have more power, experience or flair than the 72-year-old.
Following are some questions and answers regarding the dapper finance chief:
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