Kyodo poll: 11.1% say former agriculture minister Yana need not resign

TOKYO — A poll conducted by Kyodo News found that 11.1% of respondents believe former Agriculture Minister Yana did not need to resign, the agency reported.

The figure reflects a segment of public opinion that disagrees with his departure from the post. The poll has not released the full breakdown of other responses, but Kyodo News presented the result as a noteworthy data point on voters' attitudes toward the case.

The findings were published as Japanese public opinion continues to follow developments involving personnel and political responsibility within the government apparatus.