Sanae Takaichi Wins LDP Leadership, Poised to Be Japan's First Female Prime Minister

Investors celebrate Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ election win

Japan’s benchmark stock index, the Nikkei 225, hit a record after the leading conservative party elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader. Nicknamed the ‘Iron Lady’ after she cited former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as her hero, Takaichi has called for strengthening Japan’s military, and taking a tougher stance against China and North Korea. She also opposes same-sex marriage and retains ties to nationalist groups. "It’s the Trump e…

Japanese ruling party chooses likely new right-wing prime minister

Sanae Takaichi represents the far-right of what is already a nationalistic and pro-war party.

Conservative hardliner Sanae Takaichi elected to lead Japan's ruling party

Japan’s new Liberal Democratic Party leader, Sanae Takaichi, is one of its most conservative members. Aligned with Shinzo Abe’s nationalism, her stance on wartime history could strain ties with China and South Korea in a nation lagging on gender equality.

Why Japan doesn’t care about having its first female leader

Sanae Takaichi, the 64-year-old conservative veteran, has at the third attempt won the presidency of the Liberal Democratic Party.

Meet Sanae Takaichi, biker turned 'Iron Lady' set to be Japan's next PM

The 64-year-old leader, driven by a nation-first approach, is even ready to take the US head on if she believes that the ongoing trade deal is harmful or unfair to Japan. Once a drummer in a college heavy metal band, sporting pink hair and racing on two wheels, Takaichi gave up motorcycles when she entered politics.