Takaichi’s election shows what is possible for Japanese girls to achievepublished at 05:58 BST
Mariko Oi
Presenter, Asia Specific podcast
Image source, ReutersWhile many of Japan’s feminists may not be celebrating the country’s
first…

Mariko Oi
Presenter, Asia Specific podcast
Image source, ReutersWhile many of Japan’s feminists may not be celebrating the country’s
first…

TOKYO — Lawmakers in Japan elected hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi as prime minister on Tuesday, making her the first woman in modern times to lead the key U.S. ally.
Takaichi, 64, the new leader of the governing Liberal Democratic Party…

Sanae Takaichi created history on Oct. 21, winning Japan’s parliamentary vote to become the country’s first women prime minister.
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Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday created history, winning Japan’s parliamentary vote to…

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Tom McArthur and
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In Paris on Sunday, thieves…