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'You are my god', Japan's PM tells British rock band Deep Purple

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi poses with Ian Paice. They hold a set of signed drumsticks between them. Takaichi has short black hair and wears a black blazer over a black top. Paice has long white hair, tied back, and wears glasses, a black blazer and a grey buttoned shirt.

Japanese PM Takaichi meets British rock band Deep Purple

6:15 PM · Apr 11, 2026