Japan's agriculture minister was forced to resign Wednesday because of political fallout over recent comments that he “never had to buy rice” because he got it from supporters as gifts. The ...

Japan’s agriculture minister has resigned because of political fallout over his comment that ... stockpiles was seen in part as an attempt to figure out distribution problems.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s agriculture minister was forced to resign Wednesday because of political fallout over his recent ... seen in part as an attempt to figure out distribution problems.