Aso Taro's remark that "rice is delicious due to climate warming" was criticized By the Japanese prime minister publicly apologized

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Taro Aso, vice president of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (infographic)

Overseas network on October 27, local time on the 25th, Japan's Liberal Democratic Party vice president Aso Taro said that "Hokkaido rice has become delicious because of the warming climate" after being attacked by public opinion. On the 26th, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio publicly apologized for Aso's remarks.

According to a Japanese television report on the 27th, Aso said in a speech on the streets of Hokkaido on the 25th that the once bad taste of Hokkaido rice became delicious not because of the blessing of farmers, but thanks to the rise in temperature. This controversial remark immediately sparked criticism from the Japanese media and public opinion.

On the afternoon of the 26th, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroichi Matsuno said that due to the impact of climate change, the quality of rice in various parts of Japan has declined. On the evening of the same day, Kishida Fumio said on television that Aso's remarks were inaccurate, and he apologized for it.

The Hokkaido Farmers' Union also protested Aso's remarks, saying it could not tolerate its contempt for farmers. (Overseas Network Wang Xiluo)

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