Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, played drums in a heavy metal band during her university years and is a fan of Black Sabbath.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve the lower house for an early election at the start of the annual session next week.

Sanae Takaichi has moved into the official residence of the Japanese Prime Minister in central Tokyo, a place rumored to be home to the ghosts of soldiers.

Forbes announced its list of the world's most powerful women, with Sanae Takaichi ranking third due to her influence in politics and global supply chains.

China criticized the Japanese prime minister following her de-escalation remarks, reiterating its demand for her to retract previous statements on the Taiwan issue.

Sanae Takaichi's "work, work, work and work" statement from October received the "word of the year 2025" award in Japan.