Takaichi elected Japan's premier, shattering glass ceiling with hard-right turn

Sanae Takaichi

By  REUTERS

REUTERS

What you need to know:

  • While her victory marks a pivotal moment for a country where men still hold overwhelming sway, she named just two women to her cabinet, far fewer than what she had promised.

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