Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗, Takaichi Sanae; born 7 March 1961) is a Japanese politician who has been Prime Minister of Japan and President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since October 2025. …

4 days ago · Sanae Takaichi, who took office last October, hopes the vote will give her a stronger mandate.

4 days ago · Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to be Japan’s prime minister, is hoping to seize on her popularity by calling a parliamentary election next month.

4 days ago · Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will call a national election on February 8 to seek voter backing for increased spending, tax cuts and a new security strategy that is expected to …

Jan 15, 2026 · Sanae Takaichi is a Japanese politician who serves as the leader of the Liberal-Democratic Party and prime minister of Japan since 2025. She is the first woman to hold either position.

4 days ago · Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has called a snap election as she attempts to capitalise on high approval ratings since becoming the country’s first female prime minister three …

4 days ago · The snap vote will mark Takaichi's first electoral test since becoming Japan's first female premier in October.

6 days ago · Japan's first female leader is popular with voters. She has now called for early elections to leverage their approval. The move could bolster her position, but it carries risks.

Jan 13, 2026 · Japan’s new PM Takaichi eyes parliament dissolution for snap polls: Report Country’s first female prime minister hopes a bigger majority will help her implement her political and fiscal …

Jan 15, 2026 · Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, plans a snap election to capitalize on 70% approval ratings and strengthen her coalition majority.