Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday replaced four of his Cabinet ministers linked to ‘slush fund’ allegations that have damaged his party’s reputation and his authority within. The development came after a no-confidence vote against Kishida was rejected as support ratings of his Cabinet continued to drop to new lows.Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday replaced four of his Cabinet ministers linked to ‘slush fund’ allegations that have damaged his party’s reputation and his authority within. The development came after a no-confidence vote against Kishida was rejected as support ratings of his Cabinet continued to drop to new lows.