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Japan, Takaichi and Women

Japan has its first female prime minister, but not all women are celebrating

Lawmakers in Japan elected hard-line conservative Sanae Takaichi as prime minister Tuesday, making her the first woman in modern times to lead the key U.S. ally.

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5 things to know about Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister

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Japan PM Takaichi Picks Just Two Other Women as Cabinet Members

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Japan’s new PM Sanae Takaichi makes history, but women ask what changes now?

Sanae Takaichi took office on Tuesday as Japan's first female prime minister, but her surprisingly male-dominated cabinet and socially conservative track record have left some women ambivalent in a c...

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Instant View: Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister

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Sanae Takaichi elected Japan's first female prime minister - as it happened

Japan Has Its First Woman Leader. Just Don’t Ask Her About Feminism

Sanae Takaichi’s rise marks a milestone, but women in Japan still struggle to enter politics, lead corporations, or share in some of its most revered traditions.

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Japan’s sumo association turns 100 – but the sport’s rituals have a much older role shaping ideas about the country

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Japan’s first female leader is an ultraconservative star from a male-dominated party

Sanae Takaichi, a star of ultraconservative Japanese politics and a rare woman to rise in its male-dominated hierarchy, has been elected the country’s first female prime minister.

Japan’s first female premier elected in parliamentary vote

Japan's parliament on Tuesday elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country's first female prime minister, and she underlined her commitment to boosting Japanese defense as she prepared to host visiting U.