Japan’s first female governing-party leader is an ultra-conservative star in a male-dominated group

Cliff Notes Historic Appointment: Sanae Takaichi has become the first female president of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a significant milestone in a nation frequently criticised for its low gender equality. Conservative Values: Takaichi is an ultra-conservative figure who promotes traditional gender roles and has expressed support for the male-only succession of the imperial family,

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October 28, 2025•5 min read

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