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Takaichi tops 2025 income rankings for Japan party heads
Sanae Takaichi, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, reported the highest income among Japan's party leaders in 2025, totaling ¥36.41 million. While her salary accounted for ¥23.59 million, a substantial portion came from writing activities and royalties. The average income among the nine leaders was just ¥24.53 million, indicating a significant income disparity among lawmakers.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 05:45 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Sanae Takaichi earned ¥36.41 million in 2025, the highest among Japan's party heads.
- Her salary alone was ¥23.59 million.
- Incomes from writing and royalties contributed ¥12.82 million to her total.
- The average income for the nine party leaders was ¥24.53 million.
- Takaichi was the only leader to exceed ¥30 million.
- Her income increased by ¥3.83 million from the previous year.
Interesting facts
- Takaichi's income reflects her influence within the ruling party.
- The income disparity among party leaders suggests varying levels of secondary income sources.