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Right-wing Sanae Takaichi set to be Japan’s first female premier

A vote in parliament to choose a replacement for outgoing Shigeru Ishiba is expected on October 15. Takaichi is favoured as the ruling coalition has the largest number of seats.Right-wing Sanae Takaichi set to be Japan’s first female premier
Newly-elected Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader Sanae Takaichi reacts as she receives an applause from gathered lawmakers on the day of the LDP leadership election in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025. Reuters
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Published at : October 4, 2025
Updated at : October 4, 2025 15:48
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