Following Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Yanagi’s resignation letter under the Takaichi Cabinet, the decision was made to appoint Liberal Democratic Party member Takebe Arata (武部 新) as his successor. This will be Takebe’s first Cabinet post.
Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae (高市早苗) decided to appoint Liberal Democratic Party member Takebe Arata (武部 新) as the successor to Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Yanagi, who submitted his resignation letter. This will be Takebe’s first Cabinet post.
Agriculture Minister Yanagi came under scrutiny over remarks concerning road funding, among other issues, and submitted his resignation letter. In response, the policy for formally selecting a successor is being considered.
Further reports are needed on the formal decision and the progress of related procedures.