Japan’s 1st Gentleman vows to support new PM Takaichi

[Starmix]

According to the report, the election of Sanae Takaichi as Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday placed her husband, Taku Yamamoto, as the country's first male spouse of the prime minister, or "first gentleman."

Yamamoto, 73, told Jiji Press by phone that he is "relieved" that his wife was elected prime minister. He said that he and his wife will be even more considerate of each other's health. I'll support her as a low-key 'stealth' husband," he said.

The report also stated that Yamamoto has served eight terms as a House of Representatives lawmaker since being first elected to the lower chamber of the Diet in 1990. Both Yamamoto and Takaichi belonged to the Liberal Democratic Party's faction led by former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori.

Additionally, in 2004, after Takaichi lost her Lower House seat, Yamamoto proposed to her by phone, saying, "I can make you delicious meals for life because I have a cook's license." They married that year and became a lawmaker couple after Takaichi won back a seat in the 2005 Lower House election.

Source: PNA/ Jiji Press

 

[kit_hung]

Japan has made history. Sanae Takaichi is the first woman to become PM, and her husband Yamamoto is now the “first gentleman.” The couple has been low-key but has genuine support for his wife.

They have been a power couple since 2004, and now they are imbued with the energy of leadership and love. This is proof that even politics has a place for true love. Hope is there for all who believe in a strong partnership.

 

[Starmix]

It's an awesome gesture of Japan's First Gentleman for his pledge to support his Prime Minister wife. That moral support could inspire and motivate the Prime Minister of Japan.

 

[Augusta]

Yes it is always good to have a Supportive spouse or partner. You would fare better in all aspects of life

 

[Starmix]

Being the husband of the Prime Monster is a great challenge for him. He must support his PM wife morally so she can run the country with confidence.

 

[eLdavis]

This is my first time hearing a political tittle or position called first gentleman, what's their role ?

 

[Starmix]

This is my first time hearing a political tittle or position called first gentleman, what's their role ?

That is the title for a husband whose wife is the head of the country. For a woman, she will be called First Lady if her husband is the President of the country.

 

[Fidelia]

It is cool that the husband of the new Japanese prime Minister didn't get intimidated with his wife's success.

 

[Starmix]

It is cool that the husband of the new Japanese prime Minister didn't get intimidated with his wife's success.

Yeah, and he is so proud instead. That's a true man , husband and a First Gettleman. He is so proud of s wife being the First female Japan Prime Minister.