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Takaichi Likely to Name Takebe as Japan's New Farm Minister

Tokyo, Oct. 15 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to appoint Arata Takebe of her ruling Liberal Democratic Party as Japan's new agriculture minister to replace embattled Kazuo Yana, informed sources said Thursday. Yana resigned Wednesday following a series of scandals, including suspected election law violations. Takebe is a member of the House of Representa...

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Beijing Park’s Holiday Caterpillar Hunt Targets ‘Forest Food Monster’

BEIJING (Reuters) — For most families, China’s “Golden Week” holiday was a time to relax, eat well, and visit the country’s tourist hot spots.

  • Beijing Wildlife Park turns pest control into family activity during Golden Week.
  • Participants collect fall webworm larvae, called “forest food monster,” for prizes.
  • Over 310,000 caterpillars weighed 47.65 kg collected in first week.

·japannews.yomiuri.co.jp

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