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Oct 21, 2025In a historic breakthrough for Japanese politics, Takaichi Sanae has been elected as Japan’s first female prime minister, following a landmark vote in the National Diet. The leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Takaichi secured the position after clinching a narrow victory in the Upper House and a clear majority in the Lower House, marking a new era for the country’s leadership.
Takaichi received 125 votes in the Upper House—just one vote above the simple majority threshold—and 237 votes in the Lower House, surpassing the required 233. She is expected to formally assume office on Tuesday evening after receiving official appointment by the Emperor. A press conference will follow her inauguration, where she is expected to outline her government’s priorities.
Takaichi will head a coalition government formed between the LDP and the Japan Innovation Party (JIP), following the LDP’s split from its long-standing coalition partner, Komeito. The decision to partner with the JIP—known for its reformist and conservative stances—signals a significant realignment in Japanese politics and may herald a shift in policy direction.
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