Who is Sanae Takaichi? 5 Essential Facts About Japan’s New Leader
On October 21, 2025, Japan’s political landscape was fundamentally transformed when the Diet (Parliament) elected Sanae Takaichi as the nation’s 104th Prime Minister. By winning the top office, Takaichi did more than secure power; she decisively shattered one of the most enduring glass ceilings in global governance, becoming Japan’s first female Prime Minister in history. […]