Takaichi Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan: Japan has consistently respected fundamental values and principles such as freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. Based on this longstanding position, the Japanese government will continue to work closely with related countries, including the G7 and regional partners, and will carry on diplomatic efforts aimed at stabilizing the situation. 
 
Prime Minister Takaichi appears to have avoided a direct assessment, balancing Japan’s commitment to maintaining order under the rule of law with consideration for its ally, the United States. 
 
Meanwhile, the head of Japan’s main opposition party criticized Washington. 
 
Noda Yoshihiko, leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan: The way a sovereign country’s leader was taken away in what seems like a forceful manner, and the idea that the United States would manage the situation until the next administration, raise serious doubts when viewed under international law. 
 
Noda also expressed concern that if the United States were to change the status quo by force in the Western Hemisphere, it could weaken restraints should similar action occur in Asia or Europe.