Since taking office, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's popularity has soared, and items she uses have unexpectedly gone viral. Among them is an elegant black handbag, which exudes a powerful aura just by being carried. This has sparked a public rush to buy it, leading to all 8 colors selling out.
When Sanae Takaichi, after being elected Prime Minister of Japan, entered the official residence carrying an elegant black handbag, it immediately sparked intense discussion on social media, earning it the nickname "Sanae Bag" (Sanae Baggu).
This handbag is no ordinary item; it is the "Grace Delight" handbag from "Hamano Leather Craft" (Hamano Hikaku Kogei), a century-old brand based in Nagano Prefecture.
Takanori Kobayashi, an employee at Hamano Leather Craft, stated, "Although we have not confirmed with Prime Minister Takaichi, it certainly looks like our product."
This Grace Delight handbag comes with a hefty price tag, listed at 136,400 JPY (approx. 27,000 TWD) on the official website. Made from 100% genuine leather, it can hold A4-sized documents, weighs around 700 grams, and is available in 8 colors, making it a favorite among professional women.
However, following the "Sanae Bag" trend sparked by Sanae Takaichi, all colors were completely sold out, instantly switching from "in stock" to "out of stock." The store's official website indicates that the orders received to date are equivalent to six months of the factory's production. Consequently, they are currently only accepting orders for the black color, with the earliest possible delivery estimated to be after the end of May next year.
Not Just the Handbag, Takaichi's Ballpoint Pen is Also a Hit
Moreover, during a press conference on the 21st, the pink ballpoint pen Sanae Takaichi used while listening to reporters' questions and taking notes also garnered significant attention. It was identified as a Mitsubishi Pencil product, priced at 1,100 JPY (approx. 220 TWD). A public relations representative confirmed to the Sankei Shimbun that it "appears to be the light pink" from their company's "Jetstream" series, adding that they were "extremely honored."
