Summary:
- Sanae Takaichi is a prominent member of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and is running to become the party's next leader, which would make her the country's first female prime minister.
- Takaichi is known for her conservative views and admiration for former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. She is also an avid heavy metal music fan and enjoys riding motorcycles.
- Takaichi's unconventional background and political stances have made her a polarizing figure in Japanese politics, but she is seen as a potential successor to the current Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.