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 ...

Japan’s sacred sumo ring is off-limits to women, even its new prime minister

Japan elected its first female prime minister last month. But, despite becoming the country’s most powerful person, there is one place Sanae Takaichi is not expected to tread — inside a sumo ring. ...

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 ...

Japan’s first female leader faces a taboo over entering the male-only sumo ring

Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female prime minister in October. She must now decide whether she’ll ...
Wall Street Journal

Who is Japan’s New Female Prime Minister?

Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister. WSJ’s Jason Douglas explains who she is and why she’s likely to hit it off with President Trump. Photo: Kim Kyung-hoon/Reuters Video from ...

Japan’s new prime minister sleeps two hours a night and asks aides to meet at 3am

The Japanese prime minister has revealed she typically sleeps for just two hours each night and asks aides to meet at 3am, ...
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Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister

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 ...