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‘Stealth husband’ of Japan’s new PM vows quiet support
The spouse of Japan's first woman Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes to support her by being a "stealth…
What to Know About Sanae Takaichi’s New Government
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Sanae Takaichi attends a plenary session in the lower house of the Diet,…
Japan’s first female leader is an ultraconservative star from a male-dominated party
TOKYO (AP) — Sanae Takaichi, a star of ultraconservative Japanese politics and a rare woman to rise in…
Japan getting its first female prime minister, ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi
Tokyo — Japan's parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country's first female prime minister Tuesday, a day…
Hardliner conservative Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female leader
Staunch conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan’s first female prime minister by the country’s parliament on Tuesday, in…
China hawk Takaichi named Japan’s first woman PM
Japan got its first woman prime minister on Tuesday after Sanae Takaichi, a China hawk and social conservative,…
Japan’s LDP, Ishin agree to form coalition government, Kyodo says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party have broadly agreed to form a coalition…
Japan’s aspiring leader drums to relieve stress. She has many reasons to reach for her sticks
For most of her life, Sanae Takaichi has loved heavy metal.Since drumming in a college band, the 64-year-old…
The new leader of Japan’s ruling party, poised to be first female prime minister, faces challenges
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s embattled governing party now has its new leader, former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi,…
Inspired by Thatcher, Japan’s PM-in-waiting Takaichi smashes glass ceiling
By John GeddieTOKYO (Reuters) -Sanae Takaichi came out top in a male-dominated race to lead Japan's ruling party…
Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first female prime minister
Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative, is set to become Japan's first female prime minister…