In recent Japanese political news, the biggest buzz has been around the newest — and first-ever female — Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi. Not only are Japanese citizens, but the international community too, eagerly anticipating the fresh changes she'll bring to Japan.
But hold up! Tobu World Square, a theme park famous for its incredible miniature landscapes, recently unveiled a tiny 7cm-tall "Prime Minister Takaichi model" now standing proudly in front of the park's mini "National Diet Building." This lightning-fast, humor-filled update has netizens raving, calling it "insane detail," "unbelievably quick," and "pure artisan spirit!"
Located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, Tobu World Square boasts 102 famous buildings and historical sites from 22 countries and regions worldwide, all meticulously recreated at a 1/25 scale. Visitors can literally "travel the world" in a single day! The park is also home to approximately 140,000 tiny 7cm-tall figures, creating a "miniature global village." Forty-six of these sites are UNESCO World Heritage-listed, making it a truly astonishing place.
One of the most talked-about zones is the "Modern Japan Area," which faithfully reproduces Japan's "National Diet Building." From above, you can spot politicians exiting the building, surrounded by a throng of media. But these aren't just random figures – the stars of the show are actually the "past Prime Ministers" themselves.
This "PM swap" Easter egg has been a tradition since the Junichiro Koizumi era. Whenever a new Prime Minister takes office, the park promptly updates the figure, turning it into an "exclusive entertainment gag for the National Diet Building."
▼ Former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba also had his own model
The official announcement declared: "Starting today, the Prime Minister at Tobu World Square's National Diet Building has been replaced by Ms. Takaichi!" They also shared photos of the "PM Takaichi figure" sporting a blue suit jacket and skirt.
Many commented, "The update speed is incredible!" "The details are spot-on!" and "This is true Japanese craftsmanship!"
▼ As for how accurate it is... we'll let you be the judge!
However, getting a clear look at the Prime Minister's figure in person isn't easy. The viewing area is about 3.4 meters from the model, making it hard to discern with the naked eye. The park suggests renting binoculars from the information desk for a better view.
Beyond the National Diet Building, the park is packed with fun, country-specific setups that are constantly updated. For instance, the US White House traditionally features the families of past presidents, with the current iteration being the Trump family. Over at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, you can spot the Pope and Swiss Guard figures.
So, if you ever get the chance to visit, you might want to make a pilgrimage to Tobu World Square – it's a seriously fun spot!
via： 東武世界廣場官方 X