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Agriculture minister Inada's budget cut remarks spark opposition criticism

Original: 簗和生

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Kazuo Yana faces backlash from opposition parties over reports that he made remarks about cutting budgets. Critics called the alleged comments a serious problem if true, mocking the minister as 'Yana the minister' and demanding accountability over the reported statements.

Why now: A sitting minister's reported budget-cut remarks triggered fresh opposition attacks, making it a top news story in Japan.

Kazuo YanaJapanMinistry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheriesopposition parties

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