Prime Minister Takaichi Again Gives "Continued in Office" Response; Former NHK Political Reporter Akiko Iwata: "Every Prime Minister Hesitates Before Making the First Dismissal"; Two Views Within the LDP Regarding the Future of Minister Yanagi, Who Made "Budget Cut Remarks": "He'll Stay Until Important Bills Are Sent to the Upper House" and "He Won't Last in the Budget Committee"

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Trending Topic [Breaking News] Prime Minister says he is responsible for appointing the Minister of Agriculture. Well then, resign together! Responsibility is something you take. — Peroko (@ponpokochan820) October 8, 2026 New

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Even after Agriculture Minister Kazuo Yanagi retracted his statement that he had "drastically cut" the road budgets of local municipalities, questioning in the Diet continues. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has indicated her intention to retain him, but how far will the damage to the Takaichi administration extend? Former Liberal Democratic Party staffer and political commentator Shigenobu Tamura told J-CAST News on October 8, 2026, "The longer t…

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In the extraordinary Diet session, debates continue today, October 8th, over Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Yanagi's remarks regarding cuts to the road budget. Minister Yanagi has again denied resigning, and Prime Minister Takaichi has indicated her intention to retain him. However, if deliberations on important bills such as the consumption tax reduction stall, the issue could once again escalate into a debate about his future.…

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi indicated at a House of Representatives plenary session on the 8th that she intends to retain Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Kazuo Yanagi, who stated that road budgets for municipalities whose mayors did not support her in the February general election would be "drastically cut," rather than dismissing him...