TOKYO—Japan’s agriculture minister was forced to resign Wednesday because of political fallout over recent comments that he “never had to buy rice” because he got it from supporters as gifts. The ...

Japan’s agriculture minister was forced to resign Wednesday because of political fallout over his recent comments that he ...

Japan’s Agriculture Minister, Taku Etō, officially resigned on May 21, 2025, following public remarks he made about receiving ...

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pledged Wednesday to take necessary steps to lower rice prices that have doubled over the past year, but repeatedly rejected opposition calls to cut Japan's consumption ...

An off-the-cuff remark about never paying for rice has cost Japan’s agriculture minister his job, as pressure mounts on the ...

Tokyo: Japan's agriculture minister resigned Wednesday over his inappropriate remark about buying rice as the public ...

Japanese farm minister Taku Eto resigned after remarks about rice gifts incited severe criticism amid rising rice prices. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba appointed Shinjiro Koizumi, a reform advocate, ...

Japanese farm minister Taku Eto resigned on Wednesday after remarks he made about rice triggered a firestorm of criticism ...

Japan's agriculture minister, Taku Eto, resigned on Wednesday following widespread uproar over his insensitive comment about ...