00:00Japan's farm minister has stepped down after a controversial comment about free rice triggered
00:06public outrage. Earlier in the week, media reports exposed comments Eto Taku made saying he doesn't
00:12buy rice but gets it through donations. That remark didn't sit well with the public as rice
00:18prices in Japan have doubled due to poor harvests and soaring demand. The backlash adds to growing
00:24frustration with the government. Approval ratings for Prime Minister Ishibe Shigeru have hit a
00:29record low, with many criticizing his response to the price surge.
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