JA Zenchu Chairman Resigns to Avoid Disrupting Parliamentary Agenda

TOKYO (Kyodo) — Yana announced he has resigned as chairman of the Central Union of Agricultural Co-operatives (JA Zenchu), saying he wanted to avoid affecting deliberations in the Diet as well as the agricultural policy-making process.

According to his remarks, the decision to step down was made so as not to disrupt parliamentary debate and matters related to agricultural policy currently under discussion.

The disclosure comes as officials and relevant parties continue to monitor the impact of the leadership change at the organization representing Japan's agricultural sector.