The Yukio Edano meme features the prominent Japanese politician, often depicted during his time as Chief Cabinet Secretary during the 2011 Fukushima disaster or in various official press conferences. The most famous iteration stems from his tireless work schedule during the national crisis, leading to the viral hashtag #EdanoNero (Edano, go to sleep) as citizens grew concerned for his well-being. Over time, the meme evolved into a versatile template where users place humorous or absurd 'official announcements' onto the placards he holds or add captions to his exhausted, yet determined, expressions. It remains a staple in Japanese internet culture for parodying political gravity with mundane or chaotic messages.