Japan’s scandal-embroiled agriculture minister quit Wednesday, taking responsibility for a shattering election defeat for the ruling party. Norihiko Akagi’s resignation came following Sunday’s defeat, ...

Japan’s scandal-embroiled agriculture minister stepped down Wednesday, taking responsibility for a shattering election defeat for the ruling party. Norihiko Akagi’s resignation came amid calls for ...

TOKYO — Japan's scandal-tainted agriculture minister stepped down Wednesday, apologizing for an embarrassing election defeat for the ruling party. Opposition legislators said the move came too late ...