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Prime Minister Takaichi's Toast Was Met with Criticism: "Vulgar," "This Isn't a bar." She Raised Her Glass Above Her Head During a Meal with Prime Minister Ochiral.

A video of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi toasting with Mongolian Prime Minister Ochilar at a working dinner has sparked controversy on social media. In a video released on September 29, 2026, by the Prime Minister's Office's official X account, Takaichi is seen raising her glass above her head while saying "Togtoy" (Mongolian for "cheers"). This has drawn criticism, with some calling it a "vulgar toast" and saying it's "not a bar." Takaichi has …
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A video of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi toasting with Mongolian Prime Minister Ochilar at a working dinner has sparked controversy on social media. In a video released on September 29, 2026, by the Prime Minister's Office's official X account, Takaichi is seen raising her glass above her head while saying "Togtoy" (Mongolian for "cheers"). This has drawn criticism, with some calling it a "vulgar toast" and saying it's "not a bar." Takaichi has …

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J-CAST ニュース broke the news on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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