Sanae Takaichi is the first female Prime Minister of Japan.
October 27, 2025
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Biographical/political milestone for a national leader.
Sanae Takaichi is an ultraconservative Japanese politician who supports a stronger military and revision of Japan's pacifist constitution, supports male-only succession for the imperial family, and opposes same-sex marriage and allowing separate surnames for married couples.
October 21, 2025
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Summary of stated policy positions associated with the politician
Sanae Takaichi is Japan's first female prime minister.
October 21, 2025
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Historical milestone for female political representation in Japan.
Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first female prime minister in 2025.
January 01, 2025
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Milestone in Japanese political leadership indicating the first woman to hold the prime minister office in Japan.
Sanae Takaichi advocates closer ties between Japan and the United States and supports strengthening Japan's military.
January 01, 2025
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Describes policy positions associated with Sanae Takaichi.
Sanae Takaichi, a Japanese politician, supports male-only succession for the imperial family, opposes legal recognition of same-sex marriage, and opposes civil-law changes to allow married couples to retain separate last names.
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Summarizes stated policy positions of Sanae Takaichi on imperial succession, same-sex marriage, and married couples' surnames.
Sanae Takaichi supports Abenomics, the economic policies associated with former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and favors fiscal and monetary stimulus measures.
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Summarizes the politician's stated economic orientation and policy preferences.
Sanae Takaichi has cited former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as a personal and political inspiration.
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Indicates ideological or personal inspiration drawn from an historical political figure.
Sanae Takaichi is the first woman to serve as prime minister (or lead) of Japan.
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Describes a durable leadership milestone for Japan.