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Japan's agriculture minister resigns after a rice gaffe causes political fallout

Japan's agriculture minister resigns after a rice gaffe causes political fallout

Japan's agriculture minister was forced to resign Wednesday because of political fallout over his recent comments that he "never had to buy rice" because he got it from supporters as a gift. The resignation comes as the public struggles with record-high prices of the country's traditional staple food.

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