The ICC and related diplomatic affairs of Japan led by Foreign Minister Sanae Takaichi have sparked a wave of criticism characterized as 'weak-kneed' by critics. Questions are being raised about Japan's stance towards the International Criminal Court (ICC) and international conventions. Critics say Japan's approach is too passive and lacking in leadership in these globally significant matters.

In Japan, the topic of international diplomatic relations, notably with regards to international bodies like the ICC, is a polarizing issue. There's a constant debate about Japan's role in global governance. With Sanae Takaichi as the foreign minister, her decisions and handling of such affairs have come under intense scrutiny.

Similar issues are diverse across different countries. The U.S, for instance, has had a strained relationship with the ICC, and its decisions are subject to domestic polarized debates. In contrast, most EU countries are generally cooperative with the ICC and similar international bodies, thus their diplomacy seldom comes under such criticism.