Key Facts
• On July 7, Shinjiro Koizumi visited Anan City to support election campaigns.
• He addressed the ongoing issue of high rice prices and proposed new policies.
• Koizumi emphasized balancing consumer affordability and producer stability.
• He supported Prime Minister Ishiba’s rice production increase strategy.
• Koizumi stated, ‘We will implement agricultural policies different from the past.’
• The visit was part of the Liberal Democratic Party’s campaign efforts.
• Koizumi acknowledged the imperfections of the ruling party but deemed it the best option.
• The government aims to stabilize rice prices for both consumers and producers.
Summary
On July 7, Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited Anan City, Tokushima, to support the Liberal Democratic Party’s candidate in the upcoming House of Councillors election. During his visit, Koizumi addressed the persistent issue of high rice prices, pledging to implement ‘new agricultural policies’ to ensure both consumer affordability and producer stability. He endorsed Prime Minister Ishiba’s strategy to increase rice production and highlighted the government’s responsibility to stabilize prices. While acknowledging the ruling party’s imperfections, Koizumi argued it remains the most capable of leading Japan. His remarks underscored the election’s significance as a choice of governance.
