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Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

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Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

Tokyo (Japan). Sanae Takaichi was elected as Japan’s first female prime minister on October 21, 2025. She was chosen by the National Diet, marking a historic moment in Japan’s political history. Takaichi received 237 votes in the Lower House and 125 votes in the Upper House. Her victory ended decades of male-only leadership in Japan. The … Read more

Japan Parliament: Upper House Election Puts Prime Minister Ishiba’s Leadership at Risk

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Japanese voters headed to the polls on Sunday for a critical upper house election that may decide Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s political future. The vote comes amid mounting economic pressure, immigration concerns, and public dissatisfaction with the ruling coalition.