Yana’s exit halts crisis, but questions about Takaichi’s administration remain

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s decision to accept Kazuo Yana’s resignation as agriculture minister, after his involvement in two scandals and amid fears more would emerge, has addressed an immediate political need, but questions remain about her administration’s credibility and its approach to Cabinet appointments. The prime minister appointed Lower House member Arata Takebe, who represents a Hokkaido district, as his replacement on Thursday.