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How a Rice Joke Led to the Downfall of a Japanese Cabinet Minister

In a stunning turn of events, Japan’s cabinet minister stepped down following a seemingly innocent joke about rice that ignited a firestorm of backlash. The lighthearted comment, shared during a public event, quickly spiraled into widespread condemnation, underscoring the delicate nature of national issues and the complexities of political dialogue.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows draws attention of Japan’s Prime Minister, who says “defacing a shrine is out of the question” in real life, but politicians acknowledge “freedom of expression must be respected” in the game – Gamesradar

Japan’s Prime Minister recently responded to the controversy surrounding “Assassin’s Creed: Shadows,” asserting that defacing a shrine is unacceptable in real life. However, politicians acknowledged the importance of respecting freedom of expression in the gaming world.