FORM 6-K U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the month of June 2023 Commission File Number: 001-38757 TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED (Translation of registrant’s name into English) 1-1, Nihonbashi-Honcho 2-Chome Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8668 Japan (Address of principal executive offices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under ...