# Yana’s exit halts crisis

> Japan’s agriculture minister resigns amid scandals, but Takaichi’s government faces credibility questions.
- Title: Yana’s exit halts crisis · The Japan Times | Shortify
- Summary: Japan’s agriculture minister resigns amid scandals, but Takaichi’s government faces credibility questions. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi replaced Kazuo Yana…
- Keywords: sanae takaichi, kazuo yana, agriculture minister, japan, prime minister, scandals, resignation, cabinet appointments, news, politics, world, Yana
- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/15/japan/politics/takaichi-farm-minister-exit-halts-crisis
- Author: Eric Johnston
- Published: 2026-10-15T07:54:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sanae takaichi, kazuo yana, agriculture minister, japan, prime minister, scandals, resignation, cabinet appointments, news, politics, world
## Yana’s resignation
Kazuo Yana resigned as agriculture minister amid two scandals.
## Takaichi appoints Takebe
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi named Arata Takebe as agriculture minister replacement.
## Takaichi’s mandate
Takaichi said Takebe will promote agriculture, forestry, fisheries using new technologies.
## Credibility concerns
Questions remain about Takaichi’s administration credibility and cabinet appointments.
## Key takeaway

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi replaced Kazuo Yana as agriculture minister after his scandals, but doubts persist about her administration’s credibility.