Japan is set to make history, as Sanae Takaichi is on track to become the country's first-ever female prime minister. On October 4, 2025, Takaichi, a conservative lawmaker, won the leadership election for the long-governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), paving her way for the nation's top job. A parliamentary vote is expected in mid-October.

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