Tokyo: Japan is on the brink of making history as Sanae Takaichi, newly elected leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), positions herself to become the nation’s first female prime minister. However, her path to the top is proving more complicated than expected, with tensions emerging within the long-standing LDP-Komeito coalition.

The friction stems from disagreements over Takaichi’s conservative positions, including her views on immigration and her visits to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine. These differences have raised concerns that her parliamentary confirmation, initially scheduled for October 15, could face delays or challenges. To secure a majority, Takaichi may need to form alliances with other parties such as the Democratic Party for the People, which supports fis

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