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Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister

Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister

Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister (Photo: @takaichi_sanae/X)

Japan has made history with the election of Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister. The veteran conservative politician was elected by the Diet (Japan’s national parliament) on 21 October 2025, becoming Japan’s 104th prime minister and marking a milestone moment for a nation long dominated by male leadership.

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