Japanese Prime Minister Faces Controversy Over Election Gifts

Japanese media reported on Tuesday, the 24th, that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office sent gift catalogs to newly elected Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) members of the House of Representatives as 'election congratulations,' sparking debate over potential violations of political donation regulations. According to Ming Pao, Takaichi later confirmed the reports on social media platform X, stating that the gifts were donated by the Nara Prefecture's 2nd district branch, which she represents, as a gesture of gratitude. She emphasized that no LDP funds were used for these gifts.