Japan's farm minister resigned Wednesday after saying he never buys rice because he gets it free, a remark that drew public ...

Japan's farm minister Taku Eto stepped down on Wednesday following public outrage over one hot-button issue: rice.

Japan’s farm minister Taku Eto stepped down on Wednesday, domestic media reported, following public outrage over his comments ...

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

Japan's Agriculture Minister, Taku Etō, has resigned following public outrage over his comments about receiving free rice ...

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

Japan's farm minister resigns after saying he never buys rice, triggering public backlash as prices soar and elections loom.

The comment sparked outrage amid a national rice shortage and surging prices, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru ...

TOKYO >> Japan said on Friday it would release another 300,000 metric tons of rice from its emergency stockpile through July ...

TOKYO — Japan's farm minister quit Wednesday after saying he has never needed to buy rice, a comment that fuelled criticism ...

Japan's agriculture minister, Taku Etō, has submitted resignation after his insensitive remark about rice drew public ...

TOKYO, May 16 (Reuters) - Japan said on Friday it would release another 300,000 metric tons of rice from its emergency stockpile through July and tweak its purchasing policy to counter a shortage ...