Takaichi’s Rise Signals Japan’s Conservative Shift

Chronology

1. 04-10-2025
   Sanae Takaichi Set to Become Japan's First Female PM

   7 articles

   Sanae Takaichi, a conservative and ultra-nationalist, is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister after winning the Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election. Her appointment is expected to be approved by parliament, despite concerns over her revisionist views on…
2. 05-10-2025
   Sanae Takaichi to be Japan's First Female PM

   4 articles

   Sanae Takaichi is set to become Japan's first female prime minister after being elected leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). She has pledged to strengthen the US-Japan alliance, address domestic economic issues, and take a tough stance on security, while her conse…
3. 06-10-2025
   Global Markets React to Japan Leadership Change

   13 articles

   Sanae Takaichi's election as Japan's ruling party leader is set to make her the country's first female prime minister, impacting global markets with a surge in Nikkei 225 and a weakening yen. Meanwhile, US tech companies delay India data center deals due to trade tensions, and in…
4. 21-10-2025
   Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan's First Female Prime Minister

   8 articles

   Sanae Takaichi, a conservative politician and protégée of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, has been elected as Japan's first female prime minister, winning 237 votes in the lower house of parliament. Despite her historic achievement, Takaichi faces significant challenges, includ…
5. 22-10-2025
   Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan's First Female Prime Minister

   3 articles

   Sanae Takaichi has been elected Japan's first female prime minister, marking a significant shift to the right in Japanese politics. She is an ultraconservative and protégé of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, with a hawkish stance on China and a focus on strengthening Japan's mil…