UNBELIEVABLE: 4 - The Untold Story

Japan poised to get first female PM after Sanae Takaichi wins ruling party leadership

Margaret Thatcher admirer beat her more moderate rival to become leader of Liberal Democratic party

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2025

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's First Woman PM-to-be

Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected and staunchly conservative head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is expected to become Japan's first woman prime minister, but that doesn't mean she's a feminist choice, analysts say.

International Business Times · Oct 4, 2025

Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi: The former heavy metal drummer who sleeps two hours a night

Conservative leader took advantage of strong approval ratings to strengthen her hold over the ruling LDP and reinforce her coalition’s narrow majority

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025

Japan PM Candidate Vows 'Nordic' Gender Balance

The only woman in the leadership race for Japan's ruling party vowed Monday to improve the gender balance in her cabinet to "Nordic" levels and to ensure "peaceful" coexistence with foreigners.

International Business Times · Sep 22, 2025

‘Japanese first’: the mini-Trump on the rise as population crisis bites

The nationalist policies of Sohei Kamiya’s party, Sanseito, are drawing a mix of youth voters, disaffected conservatives and conspiracy theorists

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2025

China Critic Takaichi Joins Party Race, Could Become Japan's First Woman Leader

Japanese political hawk and strident China critic Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday she will run in the ruling party's leadership election, a campaign that could make her Japan's first woman prime minister.

International Business Times · Sep 18, 2025

Japan’s ruling LDP to pick new leader after PM Ishiba resigns

The embattled party faces mounting pressure over soaring rice prices, declining birth rates and immigration.

Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2025

Japan Ruling Party To Pick New Leader On October 4

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will pick its new leader on October 4, the party's election committee said Tuesday, replacing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba who resigned after huge election setbacks.

International Business Times · Sep 9, 2025

Most Asian Markets Rise On US Rate Hopes, Tokyo Hits Record

Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday fuelled by optimism the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates this year, with gains led by a record high in Tokyo while gold also hit a fresh peak.

International Business Times · Sep 9, 2025

The race to replace Japan’s prime minister has already begun

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The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025