Japan farm minister quits in first for Takaichi cabinet

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• Japanese farm minister Kazuo Yana has resigned, becoming the first minister in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government to step down. He faced criticism over remarks suggesting road funding cuts for municipalities that did not back him.
• Yana confirmed an audio clip in which he linked budget cuts in two municipalities to their support for a rival candidate, though he later denied having power over such decisions.
• Takaichi said she took responsibility for the appointment, and a replacement will be announced on Thursday.