Japan farm, food imports may face higher tariffs due to election

Japan could face higher tariffs on about 400 farm and food import items if the passage of a tax bill to extend provisional ...
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Farm minister in Japan, where rice prices are soaring, resigns amid outrage after he said he gets rice for free

Japan’s farm minister Taku Eto stepped down on Wednesday, domestic media reported, following public outrage over his comments on getting free rice. Eto said Sunday that he has never had to buy rice as ...

Japan's annual farm exports rise to new record 1.7 trillion yen

Japanese exports of agriculture, forestry and fishery products and foods rose to over 1.7 trillion yen ($10.9 billion) in ...

Japan's farm, food exports hit record high, but miss target

Japan's farm produce and food exports reached a record high for the 13th straight year in 2025, thanks to growing demand. But ...
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Japanese farm minister resigns following gaffe over rice

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Japan's Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Taku Eto speaks to the media after a meeting with Prime Minister Shigeru ...
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Japan's farm minister said he has never had to buy rice. That cost him his job

Japan's farm minister Taku Eto stepped down on Wednesday, domestic media reported, following public outrage over his comments on getting free rice. Eto said on Sunday that he has never had to buy rice ...
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Japan's farm minister said he has never had to buy rice. That cost him his job

Japan's former farm minister said he has never had to buy rice as he received it from his supporters. The comment struck a nerve with locals amid rocketing prices of the beloved staple. Rice in Japan ...