Impact of Koizumi’s Appointment on Japan’s Rice Prices and Agricultural Policy
Question from a reader:
With Koizumi-san becoming the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, was this ministry completely non-functional before his appointment? The price of rice hasn’t decreased at all, and I’m worried about what’s going on.
Change in the Minister of Agriculture and Rice Prices
Recently, I heard the news that Koizumi-san has taken office as the Minister of Agriculture,