Overview
- Takaichi took office on Oct. 21 and announced her cabinet, appointing Satsuki Katayama to lead the finance ministry.
- Koizumi was named defense minister as the full lineup was unveiled.
- The cabinet includes only two female ministers, compared with the previous high of five.
- Formation of the government followed an unusually long 18-day gap after Komeito left the ruling coalition.
- Takaichi outlined early priorities that include expanding local allocation grants, broader economic measures and gasoline tax cuts.