時事通信5/22/2026Politics1 min readJapan

Japanese PM suggests karaoke hot spring inn for next South Korea summit

Sanae Takaichi Japan-South Korea relations summit

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discussed potential locations for the next Japan-South Korea summit during a dinner with LDP executives, suggesting a hot spring inn with karaoke.
The PM had previously mentioned a hot spring during a joint press conference following her visit to South Korea.

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited South Korea on May 19th for shuttle diplomacy and met with President Lee Jae-myung. During a joint press conference, Takaichi mentioned a hot spring as a potential location for the next summit. The article also notes a previous mention of 'shuttle diplomacy' in relation to the Japan-South Korea summit.

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「カラオケのある温泉旅館を探している」。高市早苗首相は２２日の参院自民党幹部との会食で、次の日韓首脳会談の候補地を話題にした。自民幹部側から提案が相次いだという。会食後、松山政司参院議員会長が記者団に明らかにした。

故郷相互訪問で関係アピール日韓首脳、歴史問題は封印―米中ロ朝「リスク」共有

首相は１９日に日韓首脳の相互往来「シャトル外交」の一環で韓国を訪れ、李在明大統領と会談した。次回は李氏が日本を訪れる予定で、首相は同日の共同記者発表で「温泉にしようかな」と発言していた。

一方、首相は公邸での生活について「今はハンドソープが無い。なかなか買いに行けなくて困っている」と明かした。松山氏は記者団に、首相からお土産として「しわが伸びるみたいなクリーム、化粧水をいただいた」と説明した。

Open Questions

What specific hot spring inns were suggested?
What is the current status of the Prime Minister's residence regarding basic amenities like hand soap?
What is the significance of the cosmetic products gifted by the Prime Minister?
Will the historical issues between Japan and South Korea be addressed at the next summit?