河野大臣記者会見（令和5年1月23日）｜デジタル庁

This page is a summary of Digital Minister Kono's press conference held on January 23, 2023. It discusses efforts by the Consumer Affairs Agency and Ministry of Agriculture to reduce food waste from Setsubun's "ehou-maki" through reservation-based sales and right-sized portions via SNS campaigns. The minister emphasizes safety measures regarding choking hazards from ehou-maki and beans during Setsubun celebrations, particularly warning against beans for children under five years old. Statistics reveal 80 children under 14 died from food aspiration between 2014-2019, with 73 deaths among children under five. The Q&A session addresses inquiries about investigating Diet business procedures and potential comparative analysis of ruling and opposition party question submission times.