BREAKING: French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Japan with his wife for an official visit.

He was received by Prime Minister Sanae, but without her husband, Mr. Taku Yamamoto, whose absence broke the diplomatic “reciprocity” protocol. pic.twitter.com/0my2MXrX4V

— China pulse 🇨🇳 (@Eng_china5) April 1, 2026

Takaichi's husband, Yamamoto Taku, is usually not at public events because he had a stroke last year and is unable to move the right side of his body.
It is extremely misleading to imply that his absence here is some kind of diplomatic slight against the Macrons & France. https://t.co/GLPZDBH5ry

— Jeffrey J. Hall 🇯🇵🇺🇸 (@mrjeffu) April 1, 2026

The CCP’s propaganda will post any lie—no matter how morally wrong—if it serves to insult PM Takaichi and Japan.
PM Takaichi’s husband is ill and lives in a wheelchair. People with physical disabilities are exempt from attending diplomatic events.

— Uru (@Uru20251021) April 1, 2026

A shameless country that keeps repeating childish anti-Japanese propaganda. Are you proud of that?

— Mai☺️ (@Mai_S_Tachibana) April 1, 2026

French people know that Japan is a friend. CCP news will not change this

— Aménorrhée Suspecte (@____ChrissB___) April 1, 2026

Diplomatic ties with Japan are excellent, despite whatever fake news might be spread by dubious accounts on this platform.

— The Rick Fella 🎗️🇨🇵🥖🇪🇺🇺🇦 (@PaenutN) April 1, 2026