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

Japan ranks low in gender equality among developed nations. The first woman to lead the country is an ultraconservative who ...

How Japan’s new prime minister has brought China’s ‘wolf warriors’ back out

Relations between Tokyo and Beijing have dramatically soured, with nationalist rhetoric in China and an apparent threat of ...

Women in Power, and on the Right

The rise of women on the right is intriguing. It may also be short-lived. The steady growth of the number of women in ...
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Japan’s first female prime minister doesn’t call herself a feminist — but the country needs her to tackle sexism in science

Sanae Takaichi has pledged to make the country ‘strong and prosperous’ again; success hinges on breaking barriers for women ...
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Understanding Takaichi Sanae: Sheila Smith on Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

Renowned Japan expert Sheila Smith discusses the country’s historic election of its first female prime minister, her politics ...

Sanae Takaichi wins historic vote to become Japan's first female prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, who calls herself Japan's Margaret Thatcher, stitched up a late night deal to secure her appointment as PM.

Japan's parliament elects first female prime minister

Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first female prime minister Tuesday. Her election comes at a time of upheaval in Japanese politics.

Japan's parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation's first female prime minister

Japan's parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister Tuesday, a day after her struggling party struck a coalition deal with a new partner expected ...