How Japan’s new prime minister is jolting markets

Sanae Takaichi was sworn in as Japan’s first female prime minister a little over a month ago, and she’s already making waves ...

Japan’s Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but with her style and ‘work, work, work’ mantra

The pledge by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to “work, work, work, work and work” for her country has been named the ...

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

Women aren’t permitted to enter the sumo ring. Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female leader, did not present the Prime ...
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Japan Elects Its First Female Prime Minister, and She's Been Called the Country's Version of Trump

Sanae Takaichi, a 64-year-old conservative leader, was elected prime minister on Tuesday by Japan’s parliament. Many have likened her to the country’s version of President Donald Trump because of her ...

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

TOKYO -- TOKYO (AP) — Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan's first female prime minister in October. She must now decide whether she'll break another barrier: the taboo barring women from the ...
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Takaichi’s ‘work’ mantra’ wins catchphrase of year

The pledge by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to “work, work, work, work and work” for her country has been named the catchphrase of the year, recognizing the effort Japan’s first female leader ...
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Will Japan’s first female prime minister defy sumo’s ban on women?

The sumo ring has always been a “sacred” arena where “only men may tread, bound by centuries of ritual and pride”, said The Japan Times. But now that Japan has elected its first female prime minister, ...
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5 things to know about Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister

Japan's first-ever female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is a conservative with a traditional view of gender roles and a penchant for heavy metal music. Japan's parliament elected Takaichi on Tuesday ...
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Japan's First Female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Owns a 1991 Supra 2.5GT Twin-Turbo Limited

Sanae Takaichi is about to become Japan's first female prime minister. When first elected to parliament, she owned a 1991 Supra 2.5GT Twin-Turbo Limited, driving it to work for over two decades. The ...
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Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Has a Long History With Her Beloved Toyota Supra

Sanae Takaichi isn’t just Japan’s first female prime minister—she’s a gearhead with style. While most politicians settle for boring official rides, Takaichi’s heart has always belonged to a ...

Japan's first female leader wrestles with sumo's ban on women

The country’s top leaders often present trophies to champions of the national sport. But like other women, Prime Minister ...

Japan’s PM Takaichi grabs public attention with her fashion and working mantra

Since taking office in October as the nation's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi has captured public attention for ...