Sanae Takaichi education and career path: How a staunch conservative became Japan’s first female prime minister
Sanae Takaichi, inspired by Thatcher, rose from a six-hour daily commute at Kobe University to become Japan’s first female Prime Minister in 2025. After early setbacks, she built a decades-long political career in the LDP, holding senior ministerial roles. Her conservative values, international experience, and focus on women’s healthcare, caregiving, and national security define her pragmatic, determined leadership.
Sanae Takaichi, inspired by Thatcher, rose from a six-hour daily commute at Kobe University to become Japan’s first female Prime Minister in 2025. After early setbacks, she built a decades-long political career in the LDP, holding senior ministerial roles. Her conservative values, international experience, and focus on women’s healthcare, caregiving, and national security define her pragmatic, determined leadership.
