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flag Sanae Takaichi leads race to become Japan’s first female PM in October 2025 LDP vote, amid gender equality challenges.

flag Sanae Takaichi is a leading candidate to become Japan’s first female prime minister following the LDP leadership vote on October 4, 2025, marking a potential historic milestone despite Japan’s low global ranking on gender equality. flag Her candidacy reflects growing public openness to a woman in the role, though her ultraconservative views align with the party’s traditional, patriarchal norms. flag The outcome will shape Japan’s response to challenges like demographic decline, economic stagnation, and rising anti-immigration sentiment.

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