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Japan's Agriculture Minister Resigns Amid Rice Price Scandal

5/21/2025

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Japan's agriculture minister, Taku Eto, faced public outrage and ultimately resigned after admitting he never purchases rice, instead depending on donations. His insensitive remarks came at a time of skyrocketing rice prices, undermining the government's attempts to stabilize the market and sparking discontent just before crucial elections.

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Japan's agriculture minister, Taku Eto, faced public outrage and ultimately resigned after admitting he never purchases rice, instead depending on donations. His insensitive remarks came at a time of skyrocketing rice prices, undermining the government's attempts to stabilize the market and sparking discontent just before crucial elections.