Japan's Agriculture Minister Resigns After Rice Comment Sparks Outrage

Japan's Agriculture Minister, Mr. Etō, said something that made a lot of people angry.

He said he didn't have to buy rice because he got it as gifts, at a time when rice prices were high and people were struggling to afford it.

People thought this was out of touch, and he resigned.

The government is trying to lower rice prices, but there's a shortage, and some experts don't agree on why.

The Prime Minister's popularity is also going down, and people think the government isn't handling the situation well.

This has led to calls for agricultural reform.