Sanae Takaichi poised to become Japan's first female prime minister
TL;DR
Sanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister, known for her hawkish stance and promotion of a 'Japan First' policy, just before President Trump's visit.
- Japan to elect first female leader, a hawk who promotes ‘Japan First’ The Washington Post
- Hardliner conservative and heavy metal fan Sanae Takaichi set to make history as Japan’s first female prime minister CNN
- Japan coalition deal puts Takaichi on brink of becoming first female PM Reuters
- Path clears for Takaichi to become PM as LDP and JIP agree to form coalition The Japan Times
- Japan’s parliament is set to elect Sanae Takaichi as nation’s first female prime minister The Hill
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