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Japan PM Nominates Takebe as Agriculture Minister | Axios Times

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WorldOct 15, 2026, 8:23 AM

Japan PM Nominates Takebe as Agriculture Minister

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Thursday she has asked Arata Takebe to take over as agriculture minister after lawmaker Kazuo Yana was removed from the post over a scandal. The move is aimed at limiting disruption to the government's legislative agenda. No details were given on the timing of the formal appointment.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Thursday she has nominated Arata Takebe to serve as agriculture minister. The move follows the removal of lawmaker Kazuo Yana from the post over a scandal.

According to an announcement from Prime Minister Takaichi, the appointment of Takebe is intended to minimize the impact on the government's agenda after lawmaker Yana was forced out of the position.

No details have yet been provided on the timing of the formal appointment or the next steps in the process.

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