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

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

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

Japan's farm minister resigned on May 21 after saying he never buys rice because he gets it free, a remark that drew public ...

Japan's farm minister resigned Wednesday after a gaffe about rice drew public fury in a country experiencing soaring prices ...

Taku Eto came under fire earlier this week after saying that he never had to buy rice thanks to his supporters’ gifts.