Japan’s newly elected first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, known as the country’s “Iron Lady” for her admiration of Margaret Thatcher, is also a longtime heavy metal fan and amateur drummer. Takaichi, 64, is an avowed fan of British heavy metal bands like Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, and Deep Purple, and played drums in a metal band in college, while also growing up with a love of riding Kawasaki motorcycles. Whenever she needs to relieve stress, Takaichi picks up her sticks and gets behind an electronic kit. “I play after [my husband] goes to sleep,” she admitted in a recent interview, while also revealing that she gave up riding motorcycles when she was 32 in order to avoid accidents that could hinder her political career. Takaichi is a veteran member of the traditionally male-dominated Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), and her election as Prime Minister comes after her third attempt. (Consequence of Sound)
Japan’s newly elected first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, known as the country’s “Iron Lady” for her admiration of Margaret Thatcher, is also a longtime heavy metal fan and amateur drummer. Takaichi, 64, is an avowed fan of British heavy metal bands like Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, and Deep Purple, and played drums in a…