Welcome to Japan ... Uh-oh, I can’t believe Deep Purple are here," longtime fan Sanae Takaichi said when the the legendary ...

Hard rock enthusiast Sanae Takaichi beamed as she met the rockers in her Tokyo office.

For one day, Sanae Takaichi, known as Japan’s Iron Lady for her steely political image, channelled her inner Iron Maiden.

British rock legends Deep Purple made a special visit to one of their most high-profile fans, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during their return to the country they first toured over 50 years ...

The British rock band Deep Purple has met with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae. She played the drums in a band while in university, and has described herself as a longtime fan of the legendary ...

By Chang-Ran Kim TOKYO, April 10 (Reuters) - Legendary British rock band Deep Purple made Japanese Prime Minister Sanae ...

The Japanese prime minister, who played in a Deep Purple tribute band in middle school, called drummer Ian Paice her ‘god’.

Deep Purple is “Space Truckin'” once again. The Rock Hall of Famers just put the pedal to the metal and announced a summer ...

Two hard rock greats from the 1970s are hitting the road together in 2026. Here is where you can see Deep Purple and Kansas.

Deep Purple has announced 2026 tour dates featuring Kansas as the very special guest. Jefferson Starship will also appear at ...

Ms Takaichi has referred to Deep Purple as one of her favourite bands. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

By IntelliNews Japan’s first ever female prime minister Sanae Takaichi told British rock band Deep Purple “you are my god” ...