Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at Tokyo's State Guest House on March 31, then sang Kyu Sakamoto's 1961 hit "Ue o Muite Aruko," also known as "Sukiyaki," as part of a display of musical diplomacy. [1]
The performance came after the summit at the State Guest House, where Takaichi and Prabowo held talks during his visit to Japan. [1]
Japan has used unusual outreach, including musical diplomacy, to deepen ties with regional partners such as Indonesia as its economic influence has waned, according to the report. [1]
The meeting and performance took place in Tokyo on March 31, and no further details on follow-up talks or agreements were provided in the facts. [1]
