World Oct 21 Japan’s parliament elects ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as nation’s first female prime minister By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
World Oct 20 Ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi is on track to become Japan’s first female prime minister, after her governing party secured a crucial coalition partner. By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
World Oct 04 Sanae Takaichi elected as new leader of Japan’s ruling party, likely to become 1st female PM In a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, the new president of Japan's long-governing Liberal Democrats, and likely next prime minister, is an ultra-conservative star of a male-dominated party that critics call an obstacle to women's advancement. By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press