Sanae Takichi: Who is Japan’s likely first female prime minister? | ABC NEWS
Sanae Takaichi is likely to become Japan’s first-ever female prime minister after becoming the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
The hardline conservative defeated moderate rival Shinjiro Koizumi to become Shigeru Ishiba’s replacement.
The politician, who idolises Margaret Thatcher, is a staunch supporter of conservative ideals but has been softening her image recently on social media.
East Asia correspondent James Oaten says Takaichi is a ‘veteran of Japanese politics’.
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