Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Yana entered Prime Minister Takaichi's office.

Prime Minister Takaichi told reporters, ``I take the responsibility of appointing him very seriously.''

(10/14 19:35)

Regarding the reason for his resignation, Yana told reporters, ``I can't cause any more trouble to the Diet deliberations.''

(10/14 18:50)

The Japanese government protested against the Russian ambassador to Japan, accusing him of detaining a Japanese national and making unilateral messages.

(10/14 18:26)

The Director-General of the European Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called Russia's Ambassador to Japan Nozdrev to the ministry and offered him information and humanitarian consideration regarding the detention of the Hokkaido Shimbun reporter.

(10/14 16:53)

Opposition parties, including Ritsumeikan and Democratic People's Democratic Party, have agreed in principle to submit a resolution to censure Minister Yana of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to the House of Councilors unless he resigns.

(10/14 16:10)

Senji Kuroi, a writer representing the ``introverted generation,'' has passed away. He was 94 years old

(10/14 13:29)

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Yana said of his resignation, ``I want to fulfill my responsibilities to the best of my ability.''

(10/14 11:58)

Regarding the detention of Japanese nationals by the Russian authorities, the Japanese government has requested the Russian side through diplomatic channels to confirm the facts and provide fair and impartial procedures.

(10/14 09:38)

Prime Minister Takaichi revealed that he received a report on the bus issue from Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Yana on the night of the 13th, and said, ``At this point, I cannot answer whether or not it is illegal.''

(10/14 09:10)

According to Saudi Arabia's state news agency, the headquarters of state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco was attacked and a fire broke out.

(10/14 07:10)

Russian authorities claimed that the Doshin reporter was gathering information on mobilized soldiers for the invasion of Ukraine.

(10/14 05:06)

According to TASS, a Japanese man who worked as a correspondent for the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper was arrested on suspicion of espionage in Russia's Sakhalin region.

(10/13 23:54)

Prime Minister Takaichi expressed his intention to meet with Yana after the House of Representatives Budget Committee on the 14th.

(10/13 18:49)

Prime Minister Takaichi told reporters that he would receive a report from Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Yana Yana over the phone within the 13th regarding his alleged violation of the Public Elections Act.

(10/13 18:48)

According to the government of Sakhalin Oblast in Russia's far east, a Chinese local government delegation visited Etorofu Island.

(10/13 17:20)

At the House of Representatives Budget Committee, Prime Minister Takaichi stated, ``If there is any illegality, we will not hesitate in that case'' regarding Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Yana's resignation.

(10/13 16:56)

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced that the expected rice harvest for 2026 is 7.4 million tons, down 1% from the previous year.

(10/13 16:01)

Regarding Yana's free bus issue, Prime Minister Takaichi said, ``I don't see the whole picture.I will refrain from giving an answer as of today.''

(10/13 15:21)

Regarding Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Yana's comments, Prime Minister Takaichi said, ``It was inappropriate and I apologize for the inconvenience.I will think carefully about whether or not I am allowed to run the government.''

(10/13 14:51)

Regarding the alleged violation of the Public Offices Election Act for transporting supporters during the House of Representatives election on a free bus, Mr. Yana explained, ``This is not a benefit or donation.We are dealing with it appropriately in accordance with the law.''

(10/13 09:31)