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Japan’s new Iron Lady can play heavy metal politics
Ms Sanae Takaichi’s longevity as prime minister calls for reining in her more extreme tendencies and allies while pursuing bold policies.
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Ms Sanae Takaichi made history as Japan’s first woman prime minister after a parliamentary vote on Oct 21.
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Ms Sanae Takaichi has just been confirmed as Japan’s first female prime minister
In what has been a rock-and-roller-coaster two weeks, she unexpectedly emerged as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), swiftly followed by her coalition partner abandoning their long-time alliance.
