Sanae Takaichi, right, the leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), and Japan Innovation Party head Hirofumi Yoshimura pose for a picture after signing in a coalition deal in the Diet on Oct. 20. © Reuters
YURIKA YONEDA and SHOTARO TANI
October 20, 2025 11:50 JST
Updated on October 20, 2025 18:49 JST
TOKYO — Sanae Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is set to become Japan’s first female prime minister after the LDP and the Japan Innovation Party formally signed a coalition agreement on Monday, giving Takaichi enough support to be elected in parliament on Tuesday.