Who is Sanae Takaichi, likely to be Japan’s first woman PM?
Sanae Takaichi, a prominent figure in Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is campaigning for the party's leadership. If successful, she would become Japan's first female Prime Minister. She is making headlines with bold economic plans, tough security stances, and gender balance pledges. Born in 1961 in Nara, she has been a member of the House of Representatives since 1993.