Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's Prime Minister, appointed Shinjiro Koizumi as the successor to the controversial farm minister, Taku Eto, who resigned amid public outrage over comments about receiving free rice from supporters. Eto's remarks, perceived as detached from the reality of soaring rice prices due to recent poor harvests, led to significant backlash, especially ahead of upcoming national elections. Prime Minister Ishiba acknowledged the need for discussions on agricultural policy, emphasizing the structural nature of current price issues and the government's struggle to mitigate them effectively.
Eto's comments highlighted a disconnect from reality, as he stated he never buys rice due to donations, sparking outrage amid soaring prices in Japan.
Prime Minister Ishiba expressed that Eto's resignation was vital for functional agriculture policies, stressing the need for thorough discussions regarding rice prices.
Ishiba acknowledged the structural nature of high rice prices, emphasizing that they have become an ongoing issue rather than a temporary spike.
The Liberal Democratic Party struggles in a minority government, facing backlash from both the public and opposition leaders following Eto's controversial remarks.
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