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5 things to know about Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister

Japan's first-ever female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is a conservative with a traditional view of gender roles and a penchant for heavy metal music.

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Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female leader

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Japan Gets Its First Female Leader, a Conservative Who Favors a Stronger Military

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Japan’s new PM Sanae Takaichi makes history, but women ask what changes now?

Sanae Takaichi took office on Tuesday as Japan's first female prime minister, but her surprisingly male-dominated cabinet and socially conservative track record have left some women ambivalent in a c...

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Japan elects its own ‘Thatcher’ as first female PM

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Instant View: Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister

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Sanae Takaichi elected Japan's first female prime minister - as it happened

Takaichi has a number of socially conservative stances - such as being against changing the law that requires married couples to have the same surname.

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Heavy Metal Lady: Japan’s first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was a heavy metal drummer

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Japan Shifts to the Right Under ‘Iron Lady’ Admirer Takaichi

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Conservative Takaichi named Japan's first woman PM

Sanae Takaichi was named Japan's first woman prime minister Tuesday, with the social conservative saying she wanted "candid discussions" with US President Donald Trump just days ahead of his visit to Tokyo.

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Japan’s new leader drums to relieve stress. She has many reasons to reach for her sticks

For most of her life, Sanae Takaichi has loved heavy metal. As Japan’s first female leader, she has many reasons to reach for her sticks

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Takaichi elected Japan's premier, shattering glass ceiling with hard-right turn

The acolyte of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is likely to make a sharp turn to the right on immigration and defence.

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False Claim Japan’s PM Will Introduce Mass Deportations Spreads Online

Sanae Takaichi has pledged a crackdown on illegal immigration and foreigner crime, but has not launched a "deportations" ministry.