The remark came in the midst of a rice shortage that has infuriated voters. “Frankly, my supporters give me quite a lot of ...

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

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

The recent gaffe by farm minister Taku Eto has led me to ponder the delicate relationship between politics and humor, or more ...

The leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party and former Japanese prime minister Yoshihiko Noda condemned Eto’s comments, ...

Japanese Minister of Agriculture Taku Eto stepped down from his office after making a remark about rice that many in the public found out of touch with consumers.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba names Shinjiro Koizumi, son of popular former premier Junichiro Koizumi, as successor.

Japan’s agriculture minister has resigned after making an inappropriate remark about buying rice. Taku Eto said at a party ...

At a party seminar Sunday in Saga prefecture, Taku Eto said he "never had to buy rice" because his supporters always give him ...

Japan's agriculture minister Taku Eto says he has submitted his resignation over inappropriate remark on rice.

Eto, who came under fire for a quip about never having had to buy rice amid soaring prices, will be the first Cabinet ...

Former Japanese environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi was appointed the new agriculture minister on Wednesday following the ...