An off-the-cuff remark about never paying for rice has cost Japan’s agriculture minister his job, as pressure mounts on the ...

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

Eto, who came under fire for a quip about never having had to buy rice amid soaring prices, will be the first Cabinet ...

Japanese farm minister Taku Eto resigned on Wednesday after remarks he made about rice triggered a firestorm of criticism ...

Japan farm minister resigns after saying he’s never bought rice amid soaring prices - Taku Eto acknowledges making ‘an ...

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

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

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

Farm minister Taku Eto has resigned after the remarks he made about rice triggered a firestorm of criticism from voters and ...

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

Japan's Agriculture Minister Taku Eto resigned after stating he received rice as gifts, amid public discontent over soaring ...

Japanese Minister of Agriculture Taku Eto stepped down from his office after making a remark about rice that many in the public found out of touch with consumers.