Opinion - Japan’s Iron Lady signals a harder edge

Her worldview rests on the conviction that Japan must reclaim a central role in shaping Asia’s strategic future.

How Sanae Takaichi Remade Japan’s Ruling Coalition to Become the Country’s First Female PM

Here’s how the LDP leader remade Japan’s ruling coalition to become the country’s first female Prime Minister.

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.
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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 ...

What Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Could Mean for the Country’s Gender Politics

The country’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Saturday voted Takaichi to be the party’s next leader, which is also effectively Japan’s next Prime Minister, setting her up to be the first woman to ...

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

“I really hope she serves for a long time, and that the political stagnation we’ve ... The LDP’s alliance with the ...

Japan stocks hit record after ruling party names pro-business leader

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed above 47,000 for the first time as investors welcomed Sanae Takaichi's victory.