Japan's Agriculture Minister Yana Resigns Amid Vote-Buying Scandal
Kazuo Yana steps down after allegations he cut roadworks funding to punish municipalities that did not support Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the general election.
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The story so far
2 publishers have covered this in 6 articles since 13 Oct 2026. Latest articles published first, on 13 October at 09:24 UTC; News - South China Morning Post followed 25h 29m later. The most recent article, from Latest articles, appeared on 15 October at 08:41 UTC.
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How it unfolded
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- Latest articlesScandal-hit minister Kazuo Yana now accused of election violation
- Latest articlesYana’s future hangs in balance as pressure mounts over possible election violation
- Latest articlesScandal-hit agriculture minister Yana announces resignation
- News - South China Morning PostJapan farm minister submits resignation in first scandal blow for PM Takaichi
- Latest articlesYana’s exit halts crisis, but questions about Takaichi’s administration remain
- Latest articlesTakaichi Cabinet’s approval rate drops to new low of 42.4%, Jiji poll shows
Sources
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- Takaichi Cabinet’s approval rate drops to new low of 42.4%, Jiji poll shows Latest articles
- Yana’s exit halts crisis, but questions about Takaichi’s administration remain Latest articles
- Japan farm minister submits resignation in first scandal blow for PM Takaichi News - South China Morning Post
- Scandal-hit agriculture minister Yana announces resignation Latest articles
- Yana’s future hangs in balance as pressure mounts over possible election violation Latest articles
- Scandal-hit minister Kazuo Yana now accused of election violation Latest articles
In this story
- Kazuo Yana
- Sanae Takaichi