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Japan's PM Shigeru to Replace Controversial Agriculture Minister

5/21/2025

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Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru is set to replace Agriculture Minister Eto Taku, who faced backlash for his insensitive remarks about rising rice prices. Despite retracting his comments, Eto is under intense pressure from opposition parties calling for his resignation. Ishiba admitted the comments were out of line and will reveal Eto's successor following a decision on Wednesday.

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Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru is set to replace Agriculture Minister Eto Taku, who faced backlash for his insensitive remarks about rising rice prices. Despite retracting his comments, Eto is under intense pressure from opposition parties calling for his resignation. Ishiba admitted the comments were out of line and will reveal Eto's successor following a decision on Wednesday.