TOKYO, Oct 14 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Embattled Japanese farm minister Kazuo Yana said Wednesday he has decided to resign over controversies surrounding his past behaviour in his constituency, in a major blow to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government, Kyodo News reported.
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Japanese farm minister Kazuo Yana resigned over controversies regarding his past behavior in his constituency, affecting PM Sanae Takaichi's government.
- Yana resigned after media reports accused him of cutting road budgets and providing free shuttle buses to supporters.
- He denied any illegality, stating he did not pressure the land ministry and the bus arrangement was not a donation.
- His resignation is a setback for PM Takaichi, who is nearing her first year in office.
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