The Rise of Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ and Its Political Shift to the Right | Big Take
For the first time in history, Japan’s ruling party has elected a woman as its leader. Sanae Takaichi, 64, is an unconventional figure — and now she’s on track to become Japan’s first female prime minister.
On today’s Big Take Asia Podcast, host K. Oanh Ha speaks with Bloomberg’s Paul Jackson about Takaichi’s path to power, why her politics aren’t resonating with some Japanese women and what her leadership could mean for Japan’s economy and its relationship with the United States.
Read more: Japan Braces for Shift to Right Under ‘Iron Lady’ Fan Takaichi – Bloomberg (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-04/japan-braces-for-shift-to-right-under-iron-lady-fan-takaichi)
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The Rise of Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ and Its Political Shift to the Right
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The Japanese public is fed up with the Left. The LDP knows it’s finished unless Takaichi takes the lead. She’s highly experienced, articulate, and has a solid understanding of geopolitical risks.
An independent central bank is crucial. Economies are driven by many factors some of which the government has no cintrol over but people lack knowledge and believe bs. That's why trump got into power. The central bank should have a target and act swiftly so it does not get out of hand. Evryone always complains but it is necessary to lift interest rates to keep things some what steady.
Wait till you see the damage trump will do to the US economy. In fact the damage all populists do everywhere to their economies but people keep voting for the easy fixes. Take a look at Hungary and Turkiye but there are plaenty of examples.
If trump thinks she's highly qualified that's hardly a recommendation. So is she nationalist or is she going to make trump rich by loosening their investment obstacles. Be careful. The right must love trump as he spreads his bs around the world.
Tariffs are taxes on US buyers.
It won't last long this right wing affair.
Left or right , japan will still be an obedient US dog. WOOF WOOF
I don't like the history between Japan and Korea, but I expect Japan to rise again because She's truly talented and really loves her country.
Her school days aren’t particularly important.
The point is that she is determined and capable.
Is she really a populist?