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, 64-year-old Takaichi Sanae officially became Japan's first female prime minister .

Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is the heir to and carry on the legacy of Prime Minister Abe Shinzo.

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 policies and take tougher measures against foreigners living in Japan, but I also feel that we cannot let "one bad apple spoil the whole barrel," because just a few individuals like that have negatively impacted the image of the entire foreign community. I see Ms. Takaichi's focus on this issue as a very positive development.

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 believe the new government will continue to care about foreign workers and introduce new subsidies to incentivize them.

Takaichi's rise to power was a process of self-affirmation, demonstrating a respect for traditional values ​​while actively supporting and promoting science, technology, and gender equality, advocating for women's advancement in society. Therefore, she is seen as a conservative politician who prioritizes effectiveness.

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.

Abe appointed her to ministerial positions in various departments on numerous occasions 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.

In recent times, as many Western scholars have expressed concern that Asia has yet to find a leader capable of engaging in dialogue on equal footing while maintaining close relations with US President Donald Trump, as the late Prime Minister Abe did, many are now pinning their hopes on Japan's first female prime minister – the heir to the political legacy and economic policies of the late Prime Minister Abe – to effectively carry on that legacy.

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