Japan: Sanae Takaichi must turn her breakthrough into a legacy

Japan: Sanae Takaichi must turn her breakthrough into a legacy

Symbolically, Takaichi’s rise as the first woman prime minister is a triumph for women in Japanese politics. Substantively, it reflects the LDP’s calculation that a hawkish, conservative woman could both revitalise its base and project strength during turbulent times

Sanae Takaichi Japan Prime Minister leads new conservative era

Sanae Takaichi has officially become Japan’s first woman to hold the country’s highest office, marking a historic political shift. Known for her conservative and nationalist approach, she has vowed to tighten immigration rules, strengthen national security, and restore Japan’s pride on the global stage. Her rise signals a rightward shift in Japanese politics as citizens rally behind her call for economic strength and self-reliance. A Strong Cons…