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Japan Poised for Political Milestone with Takaichi’s Expected Premiership

Japan stands on the brink of political history as Sanae Takaichi prepares to become the nation’s first woman prime minister. Her leadership comes during significant coalition changes and heightened attention to her economic and foreign policy stances, analysts suggest.

Historic Leadership Transition

Japan is preparing for a groundbreaking political moment as Sanae Takaichi appears set to become the country’s first female prime minister, according to political reports. The development follows her recent victory in the Liberal Democratic Party leadership race, where she defeated Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi after former contender Shigeru Ishiba withdrew from contention.