On Friday ruling Democratic Party of Japan lawmaker Renho got a tongue-lashing for her recent spread in Vogue

And no, the scolding of the anchorwoman-turned-lawmaker did not come from disapproving fashionistas. It came from Japan's senior government spokesman, Yoshito Sengoku.

Sengoku's tut-tut was over the shoot's location: Japan's parliament, which has never been on the cutting edge of Japanese fashion.

'She has gone beyond parliamentary activities,' rebuked Mr. Sengoku during a parliamentary committee meeting, according to the Japanese daily Nikkei.

Adding that 'she also made inappropriate responses on the matter in a question-and-answer session.'

Renho - arguably Japan's most powerful female politician - was indeed quick to hang her head in shame. She promptly apologized for her ill judgment and pledged to get back to business