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Japan's First Female PM Takaichi Enjoys Sky-High Approval

11/5/2025

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Takaichi Sanae, Japan's new Prime Minister, receives strong early support with approval ratings ranging from 65% to 83% in recent polls.
Seventy-five percent welcomed her historic appointment as Japan's first female prime minister.
Concerns linger about her cabinet choices, notably Hagiuda Koichi, linked to a slush fund scandal.
Her priorities include inflation control and social security reform, while public interest in constitutional changes remains low.

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Story summary

Takaichi Sanae, Japan's new Prime Minister, receives strong early support with approval ratings ranging from 65% to 83% in recent polls.
Seventy-five percent welcomed her historic appointment as Japan's first female prime minister.
Concerns linger about her cabinet choices, notably Hagiuda Koichi, linked to a slush fund scandal.
Her priorities include inflation control and social security reform, while public interest in constitutional changes remains low.