In the contemporary
political landscape, two major ideological approaches are commonly identified:
liberalism and conservatism. Liberalism tends to be idealistic and
equality-oriented, placing emphasis on freedom, human rights, and international
cooperation and dialogue. Conservatism, by contrast, is more realistic and
order-oriented, prioritizing national interest and security. Although it can
sometimes become self-righteous, it generally maintains a pragmatic outlook and
emphasizes the importance of history and tradition. Although liberalism appears
to be widely embraced around the world, conservatism—while supported by a
smaller number of people—continues to be respected as well. In Japan, the newly
appointed Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, tends to advocate a conservative
perspective. Her remarks in the Diet regarding a potential existential crisis
involving Taiwan can be seen as one such case. This paper examines how
Takaichi, as Japan’s newly appointed leader, engages in politics, with
particular attention to her use
of social and political language. The analysis draws primarily on
internet-based media sources, including YouTube content, online articles,
newspapers, academic journals, and a range of relevant books.
