Japanese Agriculture Minister Kazuo Yana Resigns in First Cabinet Exit Under Takaichi

Agriculture Minister Kazuo Yana resigns following controversies over road funding remarks and election conduct, marking the first exit for PM Sanae Takaichi.

Editorial Desk

October 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Tokyo, Japan — Agriculture Minister Kazuo Yana officially resigned from his cabinet position on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. His departure marks the first ministerial exit under the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Yana faced mounting pressure following public backlash regarding comments he made about road budget allocations. He had suggested that funding should be reduced for municipalities that failed to provide him with political support.

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Beyond the controversy surrounding road funding, Yana was also under scrutiny for alleged violations of election laws and other conduct within his constituency. These combined scandals ultimately forced his exit just one month after he was appointed during a cabinet reshuffle.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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