Japan has weighed in on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's cringeworthy 'melons' comment about counterpart Sanae Takaichi in an attempt to defuse the ongoing saga. 'Got a couple of melons,' Albanese replied, while making a similar gesture. And I work with the prime minister. I know he has a good working relationship with the Japanese prime minister. Responding to the question, the Prime Minister said: 'I've just got married.