Saori Ikeuchi, 43, a former member of the House of Representatives and a member of the Communist Party, updated her X on April 4. She apologized for her comments criticizing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s “close diplomacy. Ikeuchi said, ” There are many scenes of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi accepting with a big smile as her hands are wrapped around her waist. In addition to the fact that Japan is a submissive power to the U.S., it is a sad sight for a person who has risen to the top “despite” discrimination against women. Her personal self-aggrandizement is also painful. Looking at Mr. Takaichi, I am reminded of the sad word ‘local wife. Serious,” he posted. He continued, “More than words…the pictures showing Mr. Takaichi’s expression and attitude toward President Trump are unbearable to look at. It is sad, sad, and very unacceptable. It has nothing to do with an equal Japan-U.S. relationship. The LDP, a political party, is a fetter to improve discrimination against women. The perception is only getting stronger,” she also posted. On April 4, he apologized, saying, “I did not mean to imply that Prime Minister Takaichi is a local wife, but I apologize for the misleading expression. I will do my utmost to realize a political system that respects the dignity of the individual,” he continued.
