Japan: Agriculture Minister Taku Eto resigns after making controversial remarks on rice, a country already suffering from rice shortages and rising prices.

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Tokyo: Japan’s Agriculture Minister Taku Eto had to resign from his post on Wednesday due to a controversial statement made about rice. Eto had recently said that he never needed to buy rice, because his supporters keep gifting him rice. This statement came at a time when the shortage of rice in Japan and the uncontrollable rise in prices has troubled the general public. There was tremendous anger among the public regarding this statement of Eto, after which the pressure on him to resign increased.

Eto said – I buy my own rice

Eto submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday, which was accepted. Eto told reporters after submitting his resignation to the Prime Minister’s Office, “When consumers are struggling with rising rice prices, I made a very inappropriate comment. I felt that the government needs to deal with the challenges of rice prices, so it is not appropriate for me to remain as the head. Eto apologized to the people and withdrew his statement. He also said that he buys rice himself and does not depend on the rice received as gifts.

Eto’s resignation is a setback for the government

According to media reports, Eto’s successor will be popular former environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi. This incident could prove to be another setback for Ishiba’s minority government, which is already losing public support. Opposition parties had threatened that if Eto does not resign voluntarily by Wednesday afternoon, a no-confidence motion will be tabled against him. Rice is an integral part of Japan’s culture, economy and food. It is not only the staple food of the Japanese, but it also has a special place in their traditions and religious rituals.

Rice is the basis of the rural economy

Rice is considered a symbol of prosperity and fertility in Japan, and it is also used to offer to gods in Shinto religion. Rice plays an important role in Japanese food such as sushi, onigiri and mochi. Rice has been cultivated in Japan for centuries and is the basis of the rural economy. In such a situation, rice shortage and inflation are sensitive issues for the public. In the last few months, the rising prices of rice in Japan have broken the back of the public, and they are having to look for other options.