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New farm minister Arata Takebe returns 2024 political donation amid scandal

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Newly appointed farm minister returns donation in wake of scandal
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Summary

Japanese Agriculture Minister Arata Takebe, who took office last week, has returned a political donation he received in 2024. He has been at the center of a scandal over that donation, according to The Japan Times.

This continues an earlier story: Japan agriculture minister Yana announces resignation amid scandal

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  1. The Japan Times

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    The Japan Times reports that Arata Takebe, who only took office last week, has returned a political donation he received in 2024 after finding himself at the center of a scandal over it.

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