Tokyo, Aug. 29 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is under scrutiny regarding the country's commitment to the rule of law following U.S. sanctions against International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane, the first Japanese to lead the organization.

Washington escalated its campaign against the ICC last week by sanctioning its president and a senior trial lawyer.

Akane said she had no reason to be targeted and urged Japan, a U.S. ally and ICC member, to press Washington not to escalate the measures.