Sanae Takaichi, 64, won the Liberal Democratic Party leadership election on October 4, 2025, positioning her as Japan’s likely first female prime minister.
Takaichi is a conservative ally of the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and supports revising the pacifist constitution, boosting defense spending, and imposing stricter immigration policies. Her victory was unexpected and now she will face parliamentary confirmation potentially becoming Japan’s first female Prime Minister.
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s governing party on Saturday elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line ultra-conservative and China hawk, as its new leader, making her likely to become the country’s first female prime minister.
In a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, the 64-year-old Takaichi makes history as the first female leader of Japan’s long-governing conservative Liberal Democratic Party. Takaichi is one of the most conservative members of the male-dominated party.
An admirer of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Takaichi is a protege of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ‘s ultra-conservative vision and a regular at the Yasukuni Shrine, seen as a symbol of Japan’s wartime militarism, which could complicate Tokyo’s relations with its Asian neighbors. (read more)
Must of been an honest election.
It’s not really an election as we think of it. The parliamentary system is designed to keep the general populace at least one remove from electing Prime Minister, and often at least one remove from deciding who will represent them in parliament.
Before the 17th Amendment, the US federal Senators were not directly elected either. The Senators were elected by State governments, which made the local elections that chose the State senators much more important than today.
Election shenanigans at the state level could draw out the replacement process, which left many states without Senate representation after the Civil War. This led to a demand for reforms, so that Senate seats would not be left in limbo.
https://www.senate.gov/about/origins-foundations/senate-and-constitution/seventeenth-amendment.htm
Direct elections allowed lobbiest to buy Senators as they were no longer directly answerable to their state’s government.
As opposed to lobbyist buying parties, as the state party controlled who would be the nominee. And typically the election of state legislature was driven by the US Senate candidate, not the other way around.
Yep, corruption is an equal opportunity employer.
That misses the point. Senators used to be chosen by State Legislatures and were thus representatives of the States in the Senate.
Popular election of Senators greatly weakened States’ representation in the Federal government.
There were other ways that could have been used to deal with “Election shenanigans” and vacancies.
Absolutely, gx9gjg!
Senators, since April 8, 1913, became hyper-representatives of the people. States lost their direct representation in the Legislative Branch.
The Constitution created the House as the People’s representatives, and the Senate for the State’s interests. The 17th amendment eliminated the rights of the states If we ever get a Convention of the states the repeal of the 17th amendment is my highest priority.
Founding Father, John Adams, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” … The USA has been changed in terms of having a ‘moral and religious’ people.
…. … Yes, many of us are still ‘moral and religious’ but the Democrat controlled cities are becoming dangerous and lawless places. = There should be ‘health warning’ signs for these areas.
Some government bureaucrats in dangerous cities want ‘warning labels’ for the sugar in a Soda Pop bottle. … The ‘warning label’ should actually say, ‘A bottle like this may be used to bash in your skull by a resident of this beautiful city by the bay!’ – Please recycle carefully.
LDP* elected her, not the people…
…- So given the LDP and their history, probably not honest… – Although she is, *apparently*, the up-and-coming star of the LDP hard right…
… – Real deal or populist sop-to-the-masses?… – We’ll see…
(*: LDP: – ‘Liberal Democrat’ Party, within the context of the Japanese political scene, is a *complete and total* misnomer, btw – they’re actually the Japanese ‘Conservatives’…
… – Although there is also scuttlebutt of them being infiltrated by the Moonies, albeit that being a whole *other* kettle of fish…)
Was “unexpected” which explains the result. The anti-human globalist forces were unaware they had to marshal their resources to steal it.
That was my first thought! The globabists are elsewhere occupied and didn’t get a jump on subverting the vote in Japan.
Unexpected is the AP’s view. She was the favorite in all the polls prior to the vote.
“People think that at the top there isn’t much room. They tend to think of it as an Everest. My message is that there is tons of room at the top.”–Margaret Thatcher
Rest in the Vine: “Mister, We Could Use a Man Like Margaret Thatcher Again!”
Perhaps it is my active imagination, but goodness appears in honest, ‘conservative’ faces… in stark contrast to so many others I have viewed.
You are noting the difference between humans and lizard people.
That made me laugh….
Thanks, Gipper. Nice pic.
We’re in sink.
Maggie..you are baaaadly missed
Indeed she is, sejmon.
She broke the mold; and oh, how her male Cabinet despised her for it. They, Brutus-like, stabbed her in the back whilst she was out of the country.
She left a blueprint for stability and economic advancement which they immediately tore into tiny pieces. It is they who were the nexus of the totalitarian Britain we know today. All because of their bruised, insufferable egos.
No female leader since has been able to replicate her faithfully, fiercely held to conservative principles, her energy (like President Trump, four hours sleep per night), or her elegant style.
Sanae Takaichi has that same intelligent, steely look to her. I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that she is an admirer of Mrs Thatcher.
No offense to the admirable conservative ladies who are the backbone of our nation, but lately I have developed a strong disdain for women in government, to the point where I will not vote for one if an acceptable male is available. OK, you can beat me up now.
“…………but lately I have developed a strong disdain for women in government,………”
Sometimes it can be quite difficult to distinguish the trees from the forest.
No chance of a beat down from me, beagle. In general I absolutely agree with you.
Because in general, all I see are AWFULs Not only in liberal or “progressive” governments across the world, but also in various denominations and their hierarchies…something which disturbs me greatly (See the new Archbishop of Canterbury (pro abortion) and the new Archbishop for Wales (rabidly pro LBGTXYZ and in such a relationship herself) in the Anglican Churches.
Margaret Thatcher was a one of.
Exceptions here off the top of my head would be Harriet Hageman and Tulsi Gabbard.
Otherwise…
Vox Day today, on this story:
“Being more influenced by their social surroundings than men, women in positions of political leadership also tend to “grow” more in office because the influences on them once they become a broad spectrum leader, they are suddenly subject to pressure from a much broader range of interests and ideologies.
“Margaret Thatcher violated her most precious principles when she sold out British sovereignty and permitted Great Britain to join the precursor to the European Union. Angela Merkel was the most conservative major party leader when she invited the invasion of Germany by the mass of third-world migrants in 2015.
“So, I would not expect too much from either Takaichi or Alice Weidel of Germany’s AfD party. Because no matter hardline or conservative they are now, they are still women and they are still subject to the same social pressures that so easily manipulate their more liberal sisters.”
I have developed a disdain for politicians in government, whether male, female, or “other”.
KYbeagle, I”m with you on that. And I’m a caucasion female in her 70s.
How many male leaders go home and ask their spouse for advice?
Not enough.
A protege of Shinzo Abe, and an admirer of Margaret Thatcher. Excellent news! Trump will be able to work with her, and both countries will benefit.
That being said, I hope she has top-notch security.
Keep the “immigration” door closed, Japan. Once opened, you can soon lose your entire country. Adapt to you new demographic realities and save your own country.
THIS is literally the only thing.
Naturalization applications are processed individually by Japan’s Ministry of Justice, and the number of approvals varies each year. In recent years, the number of naturalizations has ranged from approximately 10,000 to 15,000 per year.
AWESOME news!!
and RIP Shinzo.
Potentially, very good news. Thanks, Sundance.
Excellent news! It must have been an honest election. The globalists must have forgotten to steal it. She needs good security after Abe’s assassination. Trump must be very happy about this.
Wow!
She has declared the US-Japan alliance her top diplomatic priority, planning to deepen military and economic cooperation, including burden-sharing and joint deterrence against China.
Drawing from Abe’s playbook, she will push for constitutional amendments to formalize the Self-Defense Forces, increase the defense budget toward 2% of GDP, and investments to protect critical technologies.
I sincerely hope she has the best security available.
what is her relationship with the moon cult, the so called unification church?
The ‘moon cult’ originated in South Korea……..
Japan, South Korea
“Same thing!!” — Archie Bunker
🤣
Sorry, regitiger, couldn’t resist!
Indeed they did, yadent, however word on the street is they’re currently *well-and-truly* camped-out in the LDP’s keister…
… – Dig into Abe Shinzo’s assassination a bit, if you’d like to know more:…
https://www.ft.com/content/d0656caa-2d56-484a-b7ef-fd1b96dddfb9
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/10/shinzo-abe-assassination-japan-unification-church-moonies/675114
Good news, I think.. Thanks Sundance
Although immigration is an issue that should be restricted Japan has a serious population problem that will only get worse. They have a population in decline. In the last 25 years they have list 3 million. As the population ages it will get worse. Western Europe and Japan have similar problems. With the exception that Western Europe has imported groups that have many babies. The Obama/Biden handlers put the US on the same path. Make it undesirable to have babies and import replacements.
Those groups that have many babies are not European or Christians. Not a wise move
China imports/purchases Southeast Asian and Philippino women for single men because of population decline. This seems a more logical solution, but raises ethical questions of buying women and sex trafficking.
https://theconversation.com/chinas-dwindling-marriage-rate-is-fuelling-demand-for-brides-trafficked-from-abroad-250860
China’s “one child” policy means very few Han women are available.
The USA isn’t far behind, if you discount illegal aliens
A broad discussion of demographic decline would be good. Strong moral famlies are essential.
200 years ago 90 percent of population jobs were related to food supply.
Technology has reduced that to a very small percentage.
Inexpensive energy, combined with rapid technology advances, can greatly minimise or eliminate the fears of declining populations. As human ” wants” are endless, there will always be useful work and service jobs for people. However the warning that our nation can only survive with a just and moral people ( which by the way is always true for all nations) is ever pertinent.
In a just moral society famlies will always multiply.
I see where the Mohammads are trying to infiltrate Japan. Just like everywhere.
“… a regular at the Yasukuni Shrine, seen as a symbol of Japan’s wartime militarism…”
That should give us who know history pause for concern
Hopefully it mainly pauses for concern communist China.
Fabulous News!
Wonder when the AP has ever called an openly socialist leader, hard-line, ultra-leftwing?
More biased reporting from associated press. Why is it that a politician like this Japanese woman who supports “Make Japan Great Again” is labeled ultra conservative while globalist or outright communist politicians are labeled “moderate” on A/P’s political spectrum?
I don’t trust women in power. They always cave.
Not always.
Lara, world history is not kind to what men have accomplished as far as building a healthy durable nation yes?
Please consider the problem of power linked here…
https://open.substack.com/pub/anderdaa7/p/does-absolute-power-corrupt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=slvym
It is always free, not a news feed, no adds, and will never clutter your inbox.
A possible Japanese Thatcher.
As the pendulum swings.
Success is no mistake; best wishes.
Prayers and best wishes for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Protege of PM Abe’s AND heavy metal drummer…She seems pretty C😎😎L to me.👍
Japan Welcomes First Female Prime Minister — a Former Heavy Metal Drummer Touted as Staunch Conservative
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/10/japan-welcomes-first-female-prime-minister-former-heavy/
I’m sure Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is smiling right now 😇 🙏🏻
Sanae Takaichi back in the day.
Wiki: During her youth, Takaichi played the drums and piano, and enjoyed heavy metal music. She also enjoyed motorcycles, owning a Kawasaki Z400.[8]
>She worked in the US for a dem rep so most likely she speaks English, which will make the PDJT connection easier.
A biker chick, sort of.
“Sanae Takaichi back in the day.”
Kawa-BUNGA dude ! !
-B. Simpson
Ahh, Man!… – I was looking for *That* one!… – Couldn’t find it… – Hence the B&W, down thread… 😉
… – RonR – *Well Done*!
And another for your viewing pleasure…..
Note that this was an intra-party election within a parliamentary system, like being elected Speaker of the House. She’s the new leader of the majority party. The Japanese people don’t vote directly for their PM. Instead, it’s like the UK or Canada, where they vote for a party’s candidate for parliament, and then the members who are elected convene and elect their prime minister.
In America a “feminist” was long ago deeded the only word for a strong woman. I wonder, did Japan follow suit?
“In a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality”
I will bet Japanese women are lot safer than those of most other counties, including ours.
Huh….won the Liberal Democratic Party leadership…but is a conservative?
Lost in translation. 🤷♂️
This will be interesting to see develop.
The history of Japan is no different than other nations … there were and remain periods in time when a legitimately strong female leader floated to the top and was actually followed by the leading “conservative” elements of that nation. This occurred even during the samurai warlord time period in Japan.
This lady seems to have the right attributes. So, interesting time may be at hand for Japan.
The first documented (chronicled in Chinese writings) ruler of Japan was Queen Himiko.
Reportedly she was a warrior-shamaness-queen, living in a castle with 1000 women and only one man -her brother. He tasted her food for poison.
She ruled (so it is said) over the ‘Wa’ state (according to the Chinese records), the prototype fore-runner of the Yamato state: – The initial unifier of what would come to be ‘Japan’, as we know it today…
… – To doc00’s point, hereyago:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C5%8Dj%C5%8D_Masako
…- Women in Japan have historically enjoyed a certain degree of *significant* power and influence, both politically and socially, all the way back to the (pre-Shogunates) Heian period and beyond, despite not obtaining democratic-era enfranchisement until after WWII.
Japan is completely sunk unless they actually do something about their insanely toxic work culture and find a way to get women to start having children again. The two are linked, but not exclusively so. Literally nothing else they do matters if they can’t get the birth rate up to replacement level again.
Yep… – Regretably, this is still a *Very Big* deal, over there:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karoshi
(… – *Viddy Well*, oh my droogs and devotchkas… – This may very well be coming to our shores one of these days, if it hasn’t, in fact, already…)
I’m always confused reading the mass media description of other nation’s leaders.
“Hindu nationalist”.
“Illiberal democracy”
“Ultra conservative”.
Is an ultra conservative as bad as a giga-conservative? Is it comparable to a mega-conservative? These name designations are are baffling.
“Is an ultra conservative as bad as a giga-conservative? Is it comparable to a mega-conservative?”
In the mass media’s eyes none of which are as terrible as a MAGA conservative.
She can’t be that popular as she didn’t get 87.3% of the vote.
But then, she probably didn’t cheat.
Big mistake.
Explain.
But will she continue to buy the tech bros tulip bulbs,,,I mean crypto?
Maybe ??? But when you have NBC (and the entire MSM) writing headlines and stories like this, I will wait and see:
Japan may be about to make history with its next prime minister
Japan could end up with its first female prime minister or its youngest leader in more than a century after a party leadership election on…
Koizumi, Takaichi and Hayashi all have roughly the same policy toward the U.S., “which is keeping the status quo,” he said.
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/japan/japan-prime-minister-woman-youngest-leader-takaichi-koizumi-rcna235105
Very different text than when NBC is writing about a true conservative nationalist like Victor Orban.
Just added to PDJT’s personal jukebox..
“Just added to PDJT’s personal jukebox..”
… – Yes… – I *Really* think so… 😉
A good development much needed in this region now that South Korea is controlled by the communists.
A terrible situation.
Conservative huh? How many times have we thought that before only to realize it’s really the exact opposite and go on pretending not to notice years later. Like PM Meloni in Italy for example.
Remember when they thought Mike Johnson was a conservative…lol…many still believe it years later. You can thank Con Inc for that, Charlie Brown.
I guess it depends on what your definition of “conservative “ is.
Block out the noise and consult with your gut instincts first. Be honest with yourself and do not consume any hopium or fake news for at least 12 hours prior to testing for more accurate/truthful results.
The globalists also lost in the Czech Republic. Not a great day to be an evil communist piece of crap.
Hopefully is PM Shinto Abe supported her, she will do the right things for Japan.
Could do without AP trash talking everything and everybody right of the globalist/ communist/ CCP viewpoint. Just the facts will be fine.
Nihon no Māgaretto Sachā desu!… – *Tabun*…
… – Sate, dou deshō u ne…
Honto ni?
Zettai hontō ni, hontō ni desu, Ad rem-sama!…
Alright f**-it, jokes aside (as well as my lamentable pidgin Japanese efforts), I’ll attempt a dive here:…
… – She has publically stated that Margaret Thatcher is her major role model/hero.
That being said, and as I commented up-thread, Japanese politics and the LDP party machine, in particular, are *notoriously* corrupt (*at least* on par, if not moreso than the standards we’ve all come to know and love… – Incidentally, said corruption goes back at least as far as the post-Meiji restoration politicking, and beyond, so nothing new under the sun there…)
… – In addition to the usual horse-trading and bribery(/’lobbying’ – *ho-ho*) think: – ‘face’/prestige and patronage… – plus gangs of political thugs running around doing the dirty-work (‘shishi’ ex-samurai in the Meiji/Taisho period and yakuza/yakuza-adjacent ‘shōshi’ during the Showa and post-war, and onwards, period…)
Takaichi-san’s political resume appears par for the course, as such: – (*Glossing* speedrun) elected to the lower Diet 1993, Did her time in various ministries, groomed by Abe along the way, and notably eventually head of the Japanese Home Ministry (Internal Affairs & Comms), then Minister of Economic Security – This is just paying your dues in Japanese politics, building a solid resume, as elsewhere, and again, *entirely* par for the course…
…- All the way along you have, ie: her Biker Chick aesthetic (see pics, above and below), her *Unabashed* (and I quote from Wiki) ‘Ultraconservatism’, complete with regular visits to the Yasukuni Shrine (a contentiously heckin’ big deal in Japan, if you choose to paint yourself in those colors – a well-known and beloved Japanese voice actress, Kayano Ai was called on the carpet and very nearly cancelled and her career destroyed for doing as much…), and her stated position on revision of Article 9 (with which I entirely agree, btw)
… – I will say that I have not been at all able to ascertain whether or not she is a Zionist (or WEF-ster) puppet, unlike, for example, the Sanseito dude, who most avowadly is.
…- Now, *I Can’t Say* for certain, one way or the other… – She may *very well prove to be the real deal, all things considered, but again, *all things considered*, forgive me for an incorrigable cynic if I detect a certain whiff of ‘sheep-dip’ in her bio…
… – YMMV…
… – And member of the Nippon Kaigi, for what that’s worth:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nippon_Kaigi
https://indianexpress.com/article/world/sanae-takaichi-japan-likely-next-pm-key-facts-10287285
*Kanpeki*:…
wasn’t just them: “Virtually no one—including media, political analysts, opposition parties, and even LDP insiders—had expected this result” – Goldman Sachs
(Sidebar) Tfw: You realize Abe Shinzo was a descendant of the great Heian period Imperial Court Onmyōji* Abe no Seimei, founder of the school of Onmyōdō:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abe_clan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abe_no_Seimei
(*Onmyōji: ‘Shaman’/’Exorcist’/’Necromancer'(/’Communer-with-Spirits’)/’Astrologer’, sort of…)
She is a mother to 3 children, very unique these days in Japan.
FWIW, per Grok, I needed a history lesson.
Yes, it’s true that the shift from state legislatures appointing U.S. Senators to their popular election fundamentally altered the representation of states in the federal government, and there were alternative ways to address issues like “election shenanigans” without making this change. Let’s break it down:
Background: The Shift to Popular Election
• Original System (Pre-17th Amendment): Under the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 3), senators were chosen by state legislatures until 1913. This made them direct representatives of state governments, ensuring states had a strong voice in federal lawmaking and a check on centralized power. The Senate was designed to protect state sovereignty, balancing the House, which represented the people via popular vote.
• 17th Amendment (1913): This amendment mandated the direct election of senators by popular vote, aligning their selection process with that of the House. It was driven by Progressive Era reforms aiming to increase democratic participation and curb corruption in state legislatures, such as vote-buying or deadlocks that left Senate seats vacant.
Impact on State Representation
• Weakening of State Influence: Direct election shifted senators’ accountability from state legislatures to the general public. Senators now prioritize voter interests, which often align with national or party-driven agendas rather than state government priorities. This reduced the states’ ability to directly influence federal legislation, arguably centralizing power in Washington, D.C.
• Evidence of Impact: Before 1913, state legislatures could instruct senators on how to vote, ensuring alignment with state interests. Post-17th Amendment, senators became more responsive to public opinion and political parties, diminishing the Senate’s role as a protector of federalism. For example, unfunded federal mandates (like parts of the No Child Left Behind Act) became more common, as states lost leverage to resist federal overreach.
“Election Shenanigans” and Alternatives
The push for the 17th Amendment was partly due to issues in the appointment process, including:
• Corruption: Allegations of bribery and influence-peddling in state legislatures.
• Deadlocks: Some legislatures couldn’t agree on a senator, leaving seats vacant (e.g., Delaware had no senators for two years in the 1890s).
• Lack of Transparency: The process was seen as elitist and disconnected from the public.
However, other reforms could have addressed these issues without eliminating state appointment:
1. Anti-Corruption Laws: Strengthening laws against bribery and enforcing transparency in legislative voting could have curbed corruption. For instance, requiring public disclosure of votes for senators could have deterred backroom deals.
2. Deadlock Resolution Mechanisms: States could have adopted rules like majority voting or automatic tiebreakers (e.g., governor appointments in case of deadlock) to prevent vacant seats.
3. Hybrid Systems: Some proposed allowing state legislatures to nominate candidates, followed by a public vote, blending state control with democratic input. Oregon experimented with this before 1913, where voters’ preferences guided legislative choices.
4. Federal Oversight: Congress could have set uniform standards for senatorial selection to ensure fairness without mandating direct elections.