Japan's First Female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Appoints Only Two Women to Her 19-Member Cabinet

Oct 21, 2025 05:04 pm CST

Despite promising Nordic-level gender representation, Japan's historic first woman Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi named just two women to her 19-member cabinet, including the country's first female finance minister. This highlights Japan's persistent gender gap, ranking 118th globally, while Takaichi balances progressive health advocacy with traditionally conservative social positions.