Who became Japan's first woman Prime Minister, on 21 October 2025?

Correct answer: (d) Sanae Takaichi

Explanation

Sanae Takaichi, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, succeeded Shigeru Ishiba. Takaichi was re-appointed after a landslide election win in February 2026.

A former television anchor, Takaichi entered politics in 1993 and was Economic Security Minister (2022–2024).