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

I made an extremely inappropriate remark at a time when consumers are struggling with soaring rice prices,” Taku Eto said.

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 following public outrage over one hot-button issue: rice.

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

Japan's agriculture minister, Taku Eto, resigned on Wednesday following widespread uproar over his insensitive comment about receiving rice as gifts.

Taku Eto’s claims of never buying rice because he receives donations spark public outrage amid soaring food prices.

Japan's farm minister Taku Eto on Monday came under fire after saying that he does not need to buy rice because he receives ...

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

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

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 ...