Takaichi's musical diplomacy with Indonesia shows fresh bid for Asia partners

Nikkei Asia | May 1, 2026, 5:07 p.m. | Original

TOKYO -- After her March summit with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Japanese Prime Sanae Takaichi could be heard at the State Guest House in Tokyo singing Kyu Sakamoto's 1961 hit "Ue o Muite Aruko" -- better known in the rest of the world as "Sukiyaki."

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