Japan's First Female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, Sparks Mixed Reactions
TL;DR
Sanae Takaichi has been elected as Japan's first female prime minister in modern times, leading a conservative coalition amid challenges like a fragile government and upcoming diplomatic visits, while her election sparks mixed reactions regarding progress on gender equality in Japan.
- Japan has its first female prime minister, but not all women are celebrating NBC News
- Sanae Takaichi is Japan’s New Prime Minister, and She’s a Heavy Metal Drummer The New York Times
- 5 things to know about Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister NPR
- Japan elects first female leader, a hawk who promotes ‘Japan First’ The Washington Post
- Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister, as fellow lawmakers select the ultraconservative CBS News
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