Japan’s first prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, took office on Tuesday, October 21, replacing Shigeru Ishiba as the head of a minority government. In her speech to members of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), she rejected the idea of a work-life balance and emphasized the importance of hard work.
“I will work, work, work,” says Prime Minister Takaichi
“I will keep my promises. We can only rebuild by reuniting each generation and with everyone’s participation. Since there are only a few of us, I ask everyone to work; Work like a horse. I myself will throw away the idea of a work-life balance. I will work, work, work, work and work,” ANI quoted Takaichi’s speech.
The newly elected Japanese prime minister emphasized the need to “restore Japan and the LDP, and everyone must work tirelessly in their area of expertise. I will also work with humility, so please give me your leadership.”
Prime Minister Takaichi further emphasized the importance of implementing several policies quickly and underlined the need to make the LDP more spirited.
“I feel that the difficulties are yet to come,” says Prime Minister Takaichi
“At this moment, instead of feeling happy, I feel the hardships to come. There is a tremendous amount of work that we need to do together. I believe that. There are many policies that need to be implemented quickly. Together, we will make the LDP a more spirited, positive and energetic party. Efforts also need to be made to make the LDP a party that can turn people’s fears into hope. Takaichi.”
Takaichi elected Japan’s first female prime minister
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi was elected prime minister by parliament on Tuesday, becoming the country’s first woman to hold the post.
Takaichi secured a first-round victory with 237 votes in the Lower House, avoiding a runoff while defeating Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda with 149, local media reported.
Japan’s official news agency said Takaichi, 64, won 237 of the 465 votes in the lower house of parliament to become Japan’s prime minister.
Takaichi became leader of Japan’s long-standing LDP party on October 4. However, the Komeito Party left the coalition shortly afterwards due to Takaichi’s conservative views and the LDP slush fund scandal. Therefore, Takaichi had to join the Japan Innovation Party (JIP).
The new coalition has a total of 231 seats in Japan’s lower house, the dominant chamber of parliament, just two votes short of a majority. Despite this, the total was enough to confirm Takaichi as the new prime minister.
