Sanae Takaichi Elected LDP Leader, Poised to Become Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
Sanae Takaichi Elected LDP Leader, Poised to Become Japan’s First Female Prime Minister In a historic development on October 4, 2025, Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi as its new leader. This pivotal decision sets the stage for Takaichi to become the country’s first female Prime Minister, a significant milestone for a nation often criticized for its low ranking in international gender equality. Takaichi, a prominent conservative voice within the LDP, secured her…