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The Woman Behind Japan’s Rightward Shift

February 10, 2026

Sanae Takaichi has solidified her position as Japan's first female Prime Minister following a snap election that resulted in a supermajority for her Liberal Democratic Party. With this newfound power, she aims to enhance military and domestic spending, adopt a tougher stance on China, and implement stricter immigration policies.

Credit: Q. & A.The Woman Behind Japan’s Rightward ShiftHow Sanae Takaichi, the country’s first female Prime Minister, won big in last weekend’s election.ByIsaac ChotinerFebruary 9, 2026

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Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first female Prime Minister in October.
Her party, the Liberal Democratic Party, has governed Japan for most of its postwar history.
Takaichi secured a supermajority in the lower house of parliament after a snap election.
She plans to increase military and domestic spending and take a harder line against China.
Takaichi has received support from former President Trump.

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The Woman Behind Japan’s Rightward Shift

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The Woman Behind Japan’s Rightward Shift

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