Sanae Takaichi: Veteran Conservative Leader Rising To Power

Sanae Takaichi was born on March 7, 1961, in Nara, Japan. She graduated from Kobe University and later studied at the Matsushita Institute. She entered politics in 1993, became a long‐time LDP member, and held senior roles, including Internal Affairs & Communications and Economic Security Minister. Known for her conservative and nationalist views.