Japan’s Agriculture Minister Steps Down After Rice Comment Sparks Public Outrage
TOKYO, May 21 – In a country where rice isn’t just food but a cultural staple, one comment proved too much to swallow. Japan’s Agriculture Minister, Taku Eto, resigned on Wednesday after facing intense public backlash for a tone-deaf remark about never needing to buy rice – a statement that hit hard at a time […]
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