Prime Minister Takaichi Cancels TV Debate Due to Hand Injury

Takaichi skipping of TV debate due to 'hand injury' sparks dissatisfaction from Japanese politicians, netizens, saying Takaichi avoids key questions including Unification Church scandal

With campaigning underway ahead of Japan's House of Representatives election scheduled for February 8, Japanese media and netizens are questioning whether Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi deliberately avoided facing scrutiny over issues including the Unification Church scandal by abruptly skipping a televised debate with leaders of other parties on an NHK program on Sunday.

Japanese PM's last-minute live debate cancellation draws opposition criticism

Citing arm injury, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday canceled at the last minute her planned appearance on a live party leaders' debate aired by public broadcaster NHK, drawing widespread criticism from opposition parties.Norihisa Tamura,

Prime Minister Takaichi cancels TV debate due to hand injury

The prime minister posted on X, formerly Twitter, that she injured her hand during her campaign activities in the past couple of days and has been receiving treatment.

Takaichi cancels TV appearance due to arm injury while campaigning

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday canceled an appearance on a TV program, with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party saying she is receiving treatment after injuring her arm during the election campaign. The long-running political debate program aired by Japan's public broadcaster NHK had planned to feature party leaders…

Japan Prime Minister Takaichi cancels TV appearance after arm injury while campaigning

She said her hand became swollen after her arm was pulled hard while shaking hands with supporters. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Takaichi Cancels TV Debate Due to Hand Injury

TOKYO (Jiji Press) —Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi canceled her appearance in a television debate program Sunday morning due to a hand injury.