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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 ...

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 ...