Takaichi’s Tightrope: Will Japan Get Its First Female PM?
Japan’s LDP leader Sanae Takaichi faces a challenging parliamentary vote for PM after Komeito’s exit. Can she secure support alone or with the Japan Innovation Party?
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Japan Opposition Eyes United Front to Block Takaichi’s PM Bid
Japan’s main opposition is rallying behind a single PM candidate to block Sanae Takaichi after Komeito quit the decades-long coalition, creating a rare window for government change.
Sanae Takaichi’s historic rise: What it means for Japan and Asia
Sanae Takaichi’s election as LDP leader paves the way for Japan’s first female prime minister amid economic, demographic and regional challenges.
Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s First Female LDP Leader Faces Tough Road Ahead
Sanae Takaichi was elected the LDP’s first female leader with 185 votes in a tight runoff. She now faces a split Diet, economic headwinds, and a rightward political shift.
Sanae Takaichi Takes Helm of Japan’s LDP After Run-Off Win
Former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi won the LDP leadership run-off, setting her on course to become Japan’s next prime minister amid a hung parliament.