"Strong calls for economic measures, Sorachi residents distrust Ishiba Cabinet over 'slush fund issue'" [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

The Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website, operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo), has published an article (dated October 1st) entitled "Strong calls for economic measures, Sorachi residents' deep-rooted distrust of Ishiba Cabinet over 'slush fund' issue," which we would like to introduce to you.

The article states, "Omae Yoshinori (67), a farmer from Hokuryu Town, points out that the lineup of the Ishiba Cabinet is "full of hereditary politicians and there is no sense of renewal. I don't really know what kind of people they are." Omae grows soybeans and wheat, and said, "I hear that the government is working on policies to encourage rice cultivation and export rice overseas, but I hope they will also pay attention to farmers who have converted their rice paddies to wheat and soybeans."