India, Oct. 4 -- Sanae Takaichi is set to become Japan's first female prime minister as the 64-year-old will now lead the long-governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

In a country that ranks low on international gender equality, a woman in one of the highest leadership roles might seem like a breath of fresh air, but many remain uneasy.

Although Takaichi has vowed to enhance female participation in Tokyo cabinet, according to local media reports, the 64-year-old is ultra-conservative, with her views and positions chiming more with men than women.

Female lawmakers in the LDP, who are often given limited ministerial roles, are frequently sidelined when advocating for diversity and gender equality, an Associated Press report stated.

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