Why Japan’s New, First-Female PM May Actually Be Able to Win Over Trump

Japan’s recently elected first female premier met the U.S. President on Tuesday to try to set a new tone for U.S.-Japan ...

The Latest: Trump in Tokyo to meet with Japan’s newly elected, first female leader, Sanae Takaichi

U.S. President Donald Trump is in Japan and preparing to meet with the country’s newly elected, ultraconservative leader. It’s one of the busiest days of his Asia trip, which will include speaking to ...

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

Sanae Takaichi took office as Japan's first female prime minister, but her surprisingly male-dominated cabinet and socially ...

Japan’s first female leader is an ultraconservative star from a male-dominated party

Sanae Takaichi has become Japan's first female prime minister, a significant milestone in the country's male-dominated ...

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

Sanae Takaichi was confirmed as leader days ahead of a possible visit to Japan by President Trump, with whom she shares ...

Inspired by Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female premier

The hardline conservative emulated her hero Margaret Thatcher after a whirlwind few weeks of political wrangling.