Japanese high-ranking official quickly apologized after being criticized for saying "There is so much rice at home that it can be sold": Deeply regret it.

For some time, the price of rice in Japan has been continuously rising, causing concern among the Japanese people. On the 18th, Japanese Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Takashi Etou said in a speech in Saga City, Saga Prefecture that he has never bought rice because he receives rice from supporters, which he can even sell due to having too much, sparking criticism among the public. In response to the above remarks, Takashi Etou explained in an interview on the 19th that the statement "can even sell due to having too much" was an exaggeration, and that he did not fully understand the consumers, which he believes will result in criticism. However, Takashi Etou denied the possibility of resigning.