# @nextshark on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKvBebCl3k
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- **Posted:** 2025-10-23T22:03:18.000+00:00
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Japan Elects First Female Prime Minister Amid Political Turbulence⁠
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🇯🇵 Japan has just made history with Sanae Takaichi becoming its first female prime minister. Known for her ultraconservative stance, Takaichi’s appointment marks a major shift in Japanese politics. Backed by a fragile coalition with the Japan Innovation Party, she faces major challenges ahead, ranging from diplomacy with China and South Korea to hosting U.S. President Donald Trump next week.⁠
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While she breaks barriers as Japan’s first woman to take the role, critics point out her lack of support for gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights. A staunch nationalist and close ally of the late Shinzo Abe, Takaichi has promised to boost Japan’s defense, revitalize its economy, and strengthen U.S.-Japan ties.⁠
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What’s next for Japan under her leadership? Time will tell if she can navigate both domestic divisions and international tensions.⁠
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📽️ Video by: Gabriel Jung⁠
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