Musician and actor Noji Tsuyoshi harshly criticized Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in X on October 29. The content of his criticism is controversial. Ujiki criticized the behavior of Takaichi, saying that she “exalts herself when she is powerful, sneers and flatters when she is weak,” and “scorns, curses, and hangs herself when she is weak,” along with photos of President Donald Trump and Takaichi during their visit to Japan. He criticized Mr. Takaichi’s behavior, saying, “Our country is so stupid. In the same post, Ujiki also wrote about his current state of mind, saying, “I can no longer watch newspapers. The days when it was cool to be anti-authority are long gone.” “You must think that criticizing the prime minister or the administration is the privilege of a rock musician, and that you are the voice of the world. Your thinking is naive. A political journalist pointed out the reason for these harsh comments. Ujiki has long been known for his political criticism from a leftist stance. However, perhaps because he is an artist, he often uses abstract expressions. In the August 8, 2024 X, Ujiki criticized then Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s willingness to revise the Constitution, saying, “I can’t believe that he would be so eager to revise the Constitution. What a “small” villain. He abuses the “constitutional amendment” to prolong his own life. He is a philistine without natural talents. In addition, in the September 15 X, he criticized the LDP presidential election, saying, “It’s started again, the battle to be the heir of a criminal group that has lost its grip. The LDP presidential race has begun again, with the heirs of an unhinged criminal group, liars with selfish interests,” he said. Ujiji is certainly “anti-LDP,” but it is hard to deny the impression that he is only speaking in words. Mr. LaSalle ran for the Social Democratic Party in the House of Councilors election held in July 2025 and won. In order to be persuasive, Mr. Ujiki may need to take such a step forward and take concrete action.” (Political journalist) Of course, a rebellious spirit may be an important element for a rock star. ……
