Sanae Takaichi has become Japan’s first female prime minister after winning a majority vote in Parliament. The 64-year-old LDP leader, often called Japan’s “Iron Lady,” now faces key challenges including reviving the economy and uniting her party.
Nepal Verified News
Tue Oct 21 2025
Breaking a long-standing political tradition, Japan has appointed Sanae Takaichi as its first-ever female prime minister, marking a historic moment in the nation’s political landscape.
Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), won 237 votes in the lower house, well above the required majority, securing her place as the country’s new leader, BBC reported.
Often dubbed Japan’s “Iron Lady” for her admiration of Margaret Thatcher, the 64-year-old conservative politician clinched the post after two previous unsuccessful attempts. She is also known for her close association with the late former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and alignment with the party’s right-wing faction.
Takaichi now faces the daunting task of reviving Japan’s sluggish economy, balancing U.S.–Japan relations, and restoring unity within her scandal-hit party, which has seen four prime ministers in the past five years.
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