Sanae Takaichi

Sanae Takaichi - (born 7 March 1961) is a Japanese politician who became President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) & Prime Minister of Japan in 2025. She is the 1st woman to hold either of these positions. A member of the House of Representatives from 1993 to 2003 & since 2005, she also held ministerial posts during the premierships of Shinzo Abe & Fumio Kishida.

Takaichi's views have been variably described as conservative or ultraconservative

Takaichi is an avid fan of JRA horse racing, a heavy metal and Japanese rock listener, especially from artists Demon Kakka, B'z, & X Japan, she is a supporter of sporting teams such as Gamba Osaka & Hanshin Tigers. Takaichi was known to play the drums & the piano during her youth.184 She also holds a title of Sommelier d'honneur , has an interest in motorcycles, having owned a Kawasaki Z400.13

Takaichi reportedly practices judo, karate, and scuba diving. She is a car enthusiast, owning a 1991 Toyota Supra A70 2.5GT Twin-Turbo Limited during her early years in parliament.

Sanae Takaichi , prime minister of japan ,

Assumed office : 21 , October 2025

Born : 7, March 1961

Yamatokōriyama, Nara, Japan

PartyLiberal Democratic (1996–present)Other political
affiliations

Independent (1993–1994)Liberals (ja) (1994)NFP (1994–1996)

Spouses

Taku Yamamoto





(m. 2004; div. 2017)





(m. 2021)

Children: 3
Education: Kobe University (BBA)

Sanae Takaichi by Blu_leef December 15, 2025