# Sanae Takaichi becomes prime minister (2025)

URL: https://history-japan.com/timeline/2025-sanae-takaichi-becomes-prime-minister
Location: Japan
Categories: ruler-change

The Diet designated Sanae Takaichi prime minister on 21 October, succeeding Shigeru Ishiba. She became the first woman to hold the office. The change illustrates the distinction between the elected parliamentary government and the emperor’s ceremonial position.

Ruler at the time: [Takaichi Sanae](https://history-japan.com/rulers/takaichi-sanae)

## Sources
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanae_Takaichi)
- [japan.kantei.go.jp](https://japan.kantei.go.jp/104/actions/202510/21shimei.html)