Japan’s first female PM appoints just two women to her cabinet

Ms Takaichi, an ultra-conservative who on Tuesday became Japan’s first female prime minister, had promised to model her ...

Women hail new era as Japan gets 1st female PM with caution

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese women welcomed the arrival of what they see as a "new era" for Japan as Sanae Takaichi became its ...

Four arrested for trying to smuggle gold into Japan hidden in underwear

Tokyo police have arrested four individuals for trying to smuggle about 8 kilograms of powdered gold into Japan from Hong ...

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’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 ...

How do Japan's working women perceive PM Takaichi's 'abandoning work-life balance' remark?

TOKYO -- Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi caused a stir when she remarked that she would "throw away the phrase work ...
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Black Women Served Talent & Beauty At The 2025 Tokyo World Championships

At the World Championships in Tokyo, the track was filled with Black women redefining what it means to compete at the highest level. Yes, the medals made us proud. Meanwhile, the hair, nails, and ...

What Sanae Takaichi has said about Donald Trump

Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan’s first female prime minister, just a few days before U.S. President Donald Trump is ...