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
Japan's 2022 national security strategy expanded the roles of Japan's Self-Defense Forces to include more offensive capabilities and eased restrictions on arms exports.
January 01, 2022
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The 2022 strategy marked a policy shift from a post-World War II focus on strictly defensive roles.