Japan’s new Iron Lady: Heavy metal drummer turned PM Sanae Takaichi

Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi: The former heavy metal drummer who sleeps two hours a night - Conservative leader took advantage of strong approval ratings to strengthen her hold over the rulin ...

Trump endorses Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi ahead of Sunday election

By John Geddie and Costas Pitas TOKYO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump gave his "total endorsement" of Prime ...

Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges historic election win

By John Geddie and Tim Kelly TOKYO, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition swept to a historic ...
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Opinion - Japan’s Iron Lady signals a harder edge

Japan has entered a new political era. For the first time in its modern history, the country has chosen a woman to lead it. Sanae Takaichi, a 64-year-old conservative, has won 237 out of 465 votes in ...
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A Woman Is Poised to Lead Japan. Will That Help Japanese Women?

Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held women back. By Javier C. Hernández and River Akira Davis Reporting from ...