Yana’s Future Hangs in Balance as Pressure Mounts over Possible Election Violation
Yana denies breaking the law as polls show Takaichi retains 51% public support despite pressure over the minister's remarks and rally transport claims.
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Pressure mounts on Japan’s farm minister Kazuo Yana ahead of Takaichi meet
Agriculture Minister Kazuo Yana had reportedly claimed to have cut roadworks funding to municipalities that didn’t support him in February’s general election. Read more at straitstimes.com.
On the 13th, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi received a phone call from Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Kazuo Yanagi regarding the shuttle bus issue, and indicated her intention to meet with Mr. Yanagi after the House of Representatives Budget Committee meeting on the 14th...
Prime Minister Takaichi responded to coverage by the press corps at his official residence on the 13th, received questions from the House of Representatives Budget Committee on the same day, and indicated his intention to meet with Minister of Agriculture and Water Yanai after the Budget Committee ended on the 14th. Prior to that, I spoke with Minister of Agriculture and Water Yana on the phone tonight and expressed the idea of listening to deta…
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