Published 18 hours ago • loading... • Updated 18 hours ago
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 …
This story is only covered by news sources that have yet to be evaluated by the independent media monitoring agencies we use to assess the quality and reliability of news outlets on our platform. Learn more here.
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 …