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Japan’s first female prime minister doesn’t call herself a feminist — but the country needs her to tackle sexism in science

Sanae Takaichi has pledged to make the country ‘strong and prosperous’ again; success hinges on breaking barriers for women ...

Rigid gender roles are prompting women to leave rural Japan

Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are ...

Japan elects its 1st woman prime minister — but will it advance gender equality?

Sanae Takaichi has become Japan's first woman prime minister since the country established its modern parliamentary system ...