Japan PM Gifts Cat Goods to Keir Starmer for 10 Downing Street's 'Chief Mouser' Larry

• Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi gifted Japanese cat-themed items to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his cats, including Larry, the 'Chief Mouser' of 10 Downing Street.
• The gesture aimed to make Starmer feel Japan close to him while he spends time with his beloved cats.
• This personal touch occurred during a high-level visit focused on strengthening defence, security, and economic ties between Japan and the UK.
• Larry the Cat, appointed Chief Mouser in 2011, is a well-known figure at 10 Downing Street, having outlasted multiple prime ministers.
• The gift reflects Takaichi's diplomatic style, which includes personal gestures like singing 'Happy Birthday' to Giorgia Meloni and playing drums with Lee Jae Myung.

Why It Matters: Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi gave cat-themed gifts to UK PM Keir Starmer, highlighting a personal diplomatic style.