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 ...

Will Japan’s first female prime minister defy sumo’s ban on women?

Sanae Takaichi must decide whether to break with centuries of tradition and step into the ring to present a trophy ...

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 nation’s first female prime minister

TOKYO — Japan’s parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister Tuesday, a ...
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Prime Minister Takaichi's Bag Sparks Frenzy, Echoes Thatcher

The bag carried by Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, 64 years old, to official events has sparked a sell-out frenzy, with The New York Times (NYT) also highlighting it. The NYT on ...

Prime Minister Takaichi attends first diet debate

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has held her first Diet debate since taking office as head of the minority ruling government.