# Kazuo Yana

Kazuo Yana is a Japanese politician who resigned as agriculture minister on October 14, 2026 after controversies disrupted Diet deliberations. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi accepted the resignation, said responsibility for his appointment rested with her and selected Arata Takebe as successor on October 15.

2026-10-14: Yana submitted his resignation, saying the matter should no longer disrupt Diet deliberations or agricultural administration; Takaichi accepted it.

2026-10-15: Takaichi selected Arata Takebe to take over the agriculture portfolio.

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