How a joke about rice cost a Japan cabinet minister his job
Mariko Oi Business reporter Getty Images Rice, a Japanese staple, has caused political upsets before When Japan’s farm minister declared…
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Japan farm minister Taku Eto quits after gaffe over free rice | Politics News
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba names Shinjiro Koizumi, son of popular former premier Junichiro Koizumi, as successor. Japan’s farm minister has…
India’s Op Sindoor Diplomacy Outreach Begins, 2 Teams Head To Japan, UAE
New Delhi: India’s global outreach to brief world powers on Opposition Sindoor and expose Pakistan’s link to terror begins today.…
Japan minister resigns after backlash on rice remarks
Bowl of white rice at Bamboo Sushi restaurant in San Ramon, California, January 23, 2022. Gado | Archive Photos |…
Japan exports growth slows for a second straight month as U.S. tariffs bite
Vehicles awaiting shipment are parked at a port on March 27, 2025 in Yokohama, Japan. U.S. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Getty…
Japan Mulls Taxing Small Parcels as Shein, Temu Expand
Japan is mulling a review of tax exemptions for small parcels including those shipped from China, joining a slew of…
Japan Wants a Bigger Role In Science of Extreme Weather Attribution
Nation’s new research center aims to pinpoint the role of climate change in heat waves to typhoons www.bloomberg.com #Japan #Bigger…
Billie Eilish Extends ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ Tour in Japan and U.S.
Billie Eilish has announced 23 additional global arena dates for her current “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour, with performances…
Japan Minister Apologises For Never Bought Rice Remark
Tokyo: Japan’s farm minister Taku Eto apologised on Monday after saying he has “never had to buy rice” thanks to…
Japan PM Ishiba’s Support Falls, No Ouster Seen Before July
Support for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s government weakened, according to public opinion surveys published by major Japanese news organizations over…