As Sanae Takaichi is set to become Japan’s first female Prime Minister, an old video of the 64-year-old leader has resurfaced on social media platforms where she is seen singing X Japan’s classic rock anthem “Rusty Nail" on television.

The now viral video, reportedly filmed in 2016 on a karaoke show, has been widely shared across Japanese social media platforms.

Now that LDP lawmaker Takaichi Sanae is once again being spoken of as a contender to become Japan’s next Prime Minister, people are re-sharing an old 2016 clip of her singing X Japan’s “Rusty Nail" on a karaoke TV show. pic.twitter.com/vxw2gp3t8G — Jeffrey J. Hall 🇯🇵🇺🇸 (@mrjeffu) September 12, 2025

Known for their blend of aggressive high-speed metal and dramatic symphonic ballads, X Japan is one of the country’s most inf

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