The Liberal Democratic Party, also known as Jimintō, is a major conservative and nationalist political party in Japan. Since its foundation in 1955, the LDP has been in power almost continuously—a per
Launching convention, 15 November 1955
Liberal Democratic Hall Bldg., Headquarters of the LDP in Tokyo
Sanae Takaichi
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Sanae Takaichi is a Japanese politician who has been Prime Minister of Japan and President of the Liberal Democratic Party since October 2025. She is the first woman to hold either of these positions
Liberal Democratic Party (Japan)
…foundation in 1955, the LDP has been in power almost continuously—a period known as the 1955 System—except from 1993 to 1996, and again from 2009 to 2012. Sanae Takaichi has served as president of the LDP since 4 October 2025. She heads a coalition government with the Japan Innovation Party (JIP) since 21 October 2025…
Official portrait, 2025
Takaichi in 1998
Takaichi giving a speech for LDP presidential election in Nagoya, September 2025
Takaichi is elected Prime Minister by the Diet, 21 October 2025