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

Former Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore steps into the spotlight with an update on his health condition.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, arrives for a meeting with members of British rock band Deep Purple at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, Friday, April 10, 2026. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae ...

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 ...

I’m a highway star!” At 7 p.m. on the 18th, Deep Purple opened their performance with their signature song *Highway Star* at ...

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a former drummer in a heavy metal group, welcomed the British rock band Deep Purple to her of ...

British rock legends Deep Purple met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during their return to the country, over 50 years after their first tour. Ms Takaichi, a known fan of hard rock and ...

Legendary British rock band Deep Purple made Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's day with a brief visit to their high-­profile ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took a short — and happy — break on Friday as she hosted legendary British rock band Deep Purple in Tokyo as a longtime admirer. “Welcome to Japan..