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flag Japan's Agriculture Minister resigned over remarks about not buying expensive rice, angering the public.

flag Japan's Agriculture Minister Taku Eto resigned after criticizing rising rice prices by saying he had never bought rice, receiving it as gifts instead. flag His remarks angered the public and opposition parties, as rice prices in Japan have doubled to record-high levels. flag Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba appointed Shinjiro Koizumi as Eto's replacement. flag The resignation comes amid public dissatisfaction and ahead of key elections in July.

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