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Japan elects first female PM as Sanae Takaichi takes office

The vote, held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, ushers in a landmark moment for a traditionally patriarchal society and signals the beginning of a new and potentially defining chapter in Japanese politics.

By Ian Njane 21 Oct 2025

Takaichi set to break barriers as Japan’s first female prime minister

Global Affairs

Takaichi set to break barriers as Japan’s first female prime minister

Known for her conservative ideology, Takaichi faces the dual challenge of uniting a fractured party and steering Japan through domestic and global complexities. She must also manage delicate ties with the United States and oversee trade commitments established by the previous government.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Oct 2025