NHK on the 15th reported Prime Minister Takaichi told reporters at the prime minister’s residence she will formally appoint LDP lawmaker Takebe Arata to replace the agriculture, forestry and fisheries minister who resigned amid a remarks-related scan

2026-10-15

NHK on the 15th reported Prime Minister Takaichi told reporters at the prime minister’s residence she will formally appoint LDP lawmaker Takebe Arata to replace the agriculture, forestry and fisheries minister who resigned amid a remarks-related scandal. The move would mark Takebe’s first cabinet post.