Japan's agriculture minister, Taku Eto, resigned on Wednesday following widespread uproar over his insensitive comment about receiving rice as gifts.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba names Shinjiro Koizumi, son of popular former premier Junichiro Koizumi, as successor.

Japan farm minister resigns after saying he’s never bought rice amid soaring prices - Taku Eto acknowledges making ‘an ...