Japan's first female prime minister
Japan's First Female Prime Minister Confronts Historical Ban on Women in Sumo Ring
Nov 22, 2025 05:29 pm CST
Japan's first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces a cultural dilemma over whether to challenge the centuries-old tradition prohibiting women from entering the sacred sumo ring. While her conservative values suggest she will respect this practice, her historic position has reignited debate about gender restrictions in Japan's religious and traditional spaces that many consider increasingly out of touch with modern society.
Japan's First Female PM Sanae Takaichi: Heavy Metal Drummer Breaking Political Barriers
Oct 22, 2025 05:04 pm CST
Discover how Japan's groundbreaking first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi balances her conservative political career with an unexpected passion for heavy metal drumming, using music to relieve stress while navigating her historic leadership position in a traditionally male-dominated political landscape.
Japan's First Female PM Sanae Takaichi: What Her Leadership Means for India-Japan Strategic Partnership
Oct 22, 2025 04:13 pm CST
Japan's Sanae Takaichi makes history as the first female Prime Minister, continuing Shinzo Abe's legacy of strengthening India-Japan relations. As a China hawk and Quad supporter, her established ties with PM Modi and commitment to Indo-Pacific security signal potential deepening of the Special Strategic and Global Partnership, despite facing political challenges at home.
Historic Milestone: Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan's First Female Prime Minister Amid Political Challenges
Oct 21, 2025 01:02 pm CST
Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan's first woman prime minister, forming a minority government after an unexpected coalition with the Japan Innovation Party. A China hawk and social conservative, Takaichi faces significant challenges including an upcoming Trump visit, economic stagnation, and declining LDP support. Despite her conservative views on traditional family structures, she promises a cabinet with "Nordic" levels of women representation in a country ranked 118th in global gender equality.