Meet Japan's First Woman Prime Minister: Sanae Takaichi Wins Historic Vote - Know Her Journey
Japan got its first female Prime Minister on Tuesday as Sanae Takaichi reportedly won the historic vote in the lower house.
Oct 21, 2025, 11:10 AM IST
Who Is Sanae Takaichi? Japan's First Female Prime Minister-In-Waiting
Currently, women account for just about 15% of Japan’s more powerful lower house, and only two of the country’s 47 prefectural governors are women.
Oct 04, 2025, 16:33 PM IST
Two women in race for prime minister for first time in Japan
Two of the four candidates in the race to become Japan's next prime minister are women. This is a big step for the politics of a country notorious for gender discrimination because, in the history of Japan, there has been no female prime minister so far.
Sep 27, 2021, 18:50 PM IST
Japanese media independence under threat: UN envoy
A UN special envoy urged the Japanese government on Tuesday to protect media independence, which he warned is facing "serious threats."
Apr 19, 2016, 14:39 PM IST