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 ...

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 ...

Will Japan’s first female prime minister defy sumo’s ban on women?

Sanae Takaichi must decide whether to break with centuries of tradition and step into the ring to present a trophy ...

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 ...

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.
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China sends letter to UN over Japanese prime minister's remarks on Taiwan

China's envoy to the United Nations on Friday submitted a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres detailing Beijing's ...