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Japan entered a new political era on Tuesday as Sanae Takaichi was elected the country’s first female prime minister, marking a historic moment in its male-dominated political landscape. A staunch conservative and admirer of Britain’s late leader Margaret Thatcher, Takaichi’s rise followed an intense political struggle after her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership victory on October 5, which prompted the party’s centrist coalition partner to quit their 26-year alliance.

At 64, Takaichi faces daunting challenges — steering Japan’s heavily indebted economy, managing strained relations with China, and preparing to host U.S. President Donald Trump next week. Known as a fierce supporter of “Abenomics”, the pro-growth policy framework of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, she advocates for increased government spending, tax cuts, and a more assertive role for the Bank of Japan — moves that could unsettle investors.

Her political style mirrors Thatcher’s toughness but departs from her fiscal restraint. Takaichi’s nationalist positions are likely to stir both domestic and international debate: she is a frequent visitor to the Yasukuni Shrine, supports constitutional revision to expand Japan’s military role, and has floated the idea of a “quasi-security alliance” with Taiwan, risking tensions with Beijing.

Despite her hardline stance, Takaichi’s personal story resonates with many. Born to working-class parents in Nara, she worked her way through Kobe University and later served as a fellow in the U.S. Congress. A fan of heavy metal and a drummer herself, she combines toughness with flashes of warmth — reflected even in her trademark “Sanae Cut,” a hairstyle her longtime hairdresser says symbolizes her attentiveness to people.