Have a look at the bio, husband, religion and net worth of Sanae Takaichi
Sanae Takaichi is all set to make history as Japan’s first female Prime Minister, with her formal appointment to take place on October 15, 2025, find out more below.
The veteran conservative politician recently clinched victory in the ruling party’s leadership race after defeating four contenders.
Who is Sanae Takaichi, new Japan PM: Biography, age, husband, children, education, religion and net worth
Sanae Takaichi is not "Japan's first female prime minister"
It's ''A woman who goes from a typical office worker family to becoming prime minister through hard work.''
Let's give credit where it's due, don't act like she got elected because she is a female. Do not… pic.twitter.com/FwWdCxQEeW
— Kumashun🇯🇵🐻💎 (@isfjcutebear) October 4, 2025
BREAKING: Japan just hit CTRL+Z on woke culture.
No gender experiments.
No open borders.
No pronoun policies.They’re choosing heritage over hashtags.
Family over feelings.
Common sense over collapse.Tokyo. 🇯🇵 elected first Female PM Sanae Takaichi hard-line conservative pic.twitter.com/bxYRFwdHA3
— Marc Nixon (@MarcNixon24) October 4, 2025
Sanae is known for her tough stance and political resilience, and she has often drawn comparisons to Margaret Thatcher.
Beyond politics, Sane has a unique past as a biker chick and heavy metal enthusiast.
Sanae Takaichi set to step in as Japan’s first lady PM
Sanae Takaichi emerged as the Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) new leader on October 4 after two previous failed bids back in 2021 and 2024. During the campaign, she softened her ultra-conservative image and branded herself as a “moderate conservative” to widen her support. Now, with her party’s support, she is expected to continue her mentor Shinzo Abe’s legacy and assert her own authority as the new Prime Minister of Japan. Sane will reportedly step in as the first woman to occupy Japan’s highest political office.
Sanae Takaichi biography and age
Sanae Takaichi is a seasoned politician who was born in Nara Prefecture on March 7, 1961, and grew up in a conservative household. Her father was a factory worker, while her mother served as a police officer. She is currently 64 years old and has built an impressive political career through sheer grit and persistence. She is a ten-term lawmaker and one of Japan’s most experienced politicians.
Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative and long-time Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) who is a right-wing nationalist practices the Shinto religion.
Education
Sanae Takaichi initially qualified for elite private universities like Keio and Waseda but eventually chose Kobe University for financial reasons, commuting six hours daily. She later joined the Matsushita Institute of Government and Management, and between 1987 and 1989, she gained political experience in the U.S. Congress as a fellow in Democrat Pat Schroeder’s office.
Political career
Sanae Takaichi first entered politics in 1993 as an independent before joining the LDP in 1995. She went on to hold key ministerial posts in the party, including Internal Affairs, Okinawa Affairs, and Economic Security. Sanae has also chaired the LDP Policy Research Council three times, and she is known for visiting the Yasukuni Shrine despite controversy. Sanae is a nationalist who blends fiscal expansion with conservative social values and her political style has often drawn comparisons to Margaret Thatcher’s toughness.
Husband and children
Sanae Takaichi married fellow LDP lawmaker Taku Yamamoto in 2004 but divorced in 2017 due to political differences. However, the couple remarried in 2021, and he took her surname after losing his seat in parliament. Takaichi has no biological children of her own due to her not being able to give birth after her surgery but she is the stepmother to Yamamoto’s three children.
Net worth
While exact figures are not available, Sanae Takaichi has an estimated net worth of $2–4 million.
Sanae Takaichi (a Right-Wing Nationalist) to become Japan's first female prime minister
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