Takaichi Sanae becomes Japan's prime minister: A symbolic historical event

Ms. Takaichi's victory is not only a historical event but also highly symbolic for many people, especially Japanese women and youth.

On October 21, Ms. Takaichi Sanae, 64 years old, officially became the first female prime minister of Japan.

Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae - the heir and successor to Prime Minister Abe Shinzo's legacy.

Takaichi Sanae's ascent to become Japan's first female prime minister is a historic event for a country where men have always held a strong advantage in political and social power.

Over the past decades, when talking about Japan, the world often expresses admiration for its economic and technological achievements while preserving its traditions and cultural identity.

The success in preserving that tradition and cultural identity has often been criticized for its conservatism in gender equality, even though it was clearly stipulated in Japan's 1947 constitution.

Therefore, Ms. Takaichi's victory is not only a historical event but also highly symbolic for many people, especially Japanese women and youth, arousing confidence in the ability to self-regulate and move towards more democratic development of Japanese society.

In recent days, the Vietnamese community in Japan has also had lively discussions about Ms. Takaichi's victory and the upcoming policies of the Japanese Government. The most frequently mentioned topics are immigration issues, prices, the health of the yen...

A female engineer who has been in Japan for nine years shared: As a woman, I felt extremely proud when my name was called in a parliament hall full of men.

Ms. Takaichi may tighten immigration and take tougher measures against foreigners living in Japan, but I also think that we cannot let "one bad apple spoil the barrel", because just a few people like that can negatively affect the image of the entire foreign community. I think that Ms. Takaichi's focus on this issue is a very positive thing.

A male engineer who has been in Japan for 12 years said: She will also have many specific directions on currency and inflation control. I feel that those policies are necessary at this time and can bring long-term stability.

Meanwhile, most of the specific skills and international students expressed concern about the yen exchange rate and expressed concern about the possibility of new policies that would make it difficult for foreigners.

Many of you believe that the new government will still care about foreign workers and have new subsidies to motivate them.

Ms. Takaichi's rise is a process of self-affirmation with a political stance that respects traditional values ​​but is also a supporter and active promoter of the fields of science, technology and gender equality, supporting the advancement of women in society. Therefore, she is seen as a conservative politician but takes effectiveness as a measure.

While still alive, Prime Minister Abe Shinzo paid attention quite early to the female politician who was elected as a member of the lower house since 1993, a person with a strong personality - a drummer in a heavy-metal band and a big fan of motorcycles.

Mr. Abe has appointed her to various ministerial positions several times during his tenure as prime minister.

Ms. Takaichi is also the person trusted by Prime Minister Abe to promote Abenomics and economic security policies in various leadership positions in the LDP.

According to a compatriot of the late Prime Minister Abe, Mr. Abe once said he wanted her to become prime minister in the future. Another powerful ally of Mr. Abe, Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso - known as the fixer - also gave Ms. Takaichi a big support.

Ms. Takaichi's political position in the LDP and in Japanese politics has been constantly enhanced, especially since becoming the first female candidate in history to run for the leadership position of the LDP in 2021.

Recently, when many Western scholars expressed concern that Asia has not yet found a leader who can have an equal dialogue and still maintain a close relationship with US President Donald Trump like the late Prime Minister Abe before, many people are expecting that the first female Prime Minister of Japan - the heir to the political legacy and economic policies of the late Prime Minister Abe - will be the one to promote that legacy well.

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