Sanae Takaichi: From Heavy Metal Drummer to Japan's First Woman Prime Minister

Oct 04, 2025 02:43 pm CST

Sanae Takaichi, a staunchly conservative politician and former heavy metal drummer, is set to make history as Japan's first female prime minister after winning the Liberal Democratic Party leadership election. Though breaking gender barriers in Japanese politics, her policies align with the LDP's conservative wing, focusing on national defense, economic security, and stricter immigration controls rather than feminist reforms.