Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to become Prime Minister, continues to maintain high approval ratings.
It’s still fresh in our memories that last year, Prime Minister Takaichi’s statement, “I will work and work and work and work and work!” was selected as the Grand Prize winner in the Buzzword of the Year Awards. Furthermore, Forbes magazine selected her as one of the 100 “World’s Most Powerful Women” for 2025.
Prime Minister Takaichi, who attracts attention both domestically and internationally, apparently has ties to Ehime Prefecture. Intrigued, I decided to look into it.
Prime Minister Takaichi’s parents are from Ehime Prefecture
Prime Minister Takaichi’s parents are from Ehime, and her uncle and aunt still live there. It seems she spent every summer vacation in Ehime during her childhood.
When she visited Ehime last year for a speech event, she remarked, “Half of my body and soul was made in Ehime.”
Comments from Ehime Prefecture residents on social media
“Really? I’ll keep supporting you!”
“So that’s why there are areas with so many Takaichi names.”
“Ehime Prefecture is the only one without a former Prime Minister, but hearing this makes me happy!”
“Please come to Ehime! I love you!”
Comments like these lined up.
Summary
How did you find it?
It was clear that Prime Minister Takaichi herself feels a strong connection to Ehime Prefecture, wasn’t it?
In 2026, with the international situation worsening early in the year—such as the U.S. attack on Venezuela—the Prime Minister of Japan will continue to face challenging circumstances in steering the nation. Still, we hope she keeps pushing forward powerfully, true to her character!
Thank you for reading this far.
