The head of the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture Taku said he never bought rice, because he received it as a gift. The statement caused public indignation to the context of the price of product prices increased sharply.
He wrote about this RIA news.
I feel my responsibility. But actually, I myself have never bought rice. My supporters were given to me, so that it was only right when selling, the agency quoted the Minister.
The Minister's statement caused resonance, as it emitted a sound in the context of strong rice price increase – twice compared to last year.
Along with this, at a press conference, the question of the Minister's statement was sent to the Government of the Yoshimas Hayashi government. His reaction made a mistake – for nearly a minute and a half, he quietly waited for advice from the assistants, then he refused to comment, mentioning the lack of information.
Before that, it was known that the Japanese government Selling rice from state reservesTry to limit price record increase.