SCMP Economy20/4/2026PolíticaChina
Japan's first female prime minister uses expressive gestures, thoughtful gifts and music to connect with foreign leaders
Sanae Takaichi puts her own spin on omotenashi to build personal rapport with world leaders
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- Japan's first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is using expressive gestures, music and personal gifts to connect with foreign leaders, putting her own spin on the Japanese concept of omotenashi (hospitality).
- Six months into office, Takaichi performed the 'Kamehameha' gesture from Dragon Ball during a press appearance with French President Emmanuel Macron, who is known to be a fan of the series.
- Earlier, she raised her fist aboard a US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier alongside President Donald Trump at Yokosuka Navy Base.
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Japan's first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is using expressive gestures, music and personal gifts to connect with foreign leaders, putting her own spin on the Japanese concept of omotenashi (hospitality). Six months into office, Takaichi performed the 'Kamehameha' gesture from Dragon Ball during a press appearance with French President Emmanuel Macron, who is known to be a fan of the series. Earlier, she raised her fist aboard a US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier alongside President Donald Trump at Yokosuka Navy Base.
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