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Japan’s first female PM sworn in, inspires optimism for gender equality
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, Pool) Credit: Eugene Hoshiko/AP
Japan has elected its first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, who has pledged to work tirelessly to get the country back on track. Her strong and determined approach has earned her the nickname 'Iron Lady.' This has sparked a broader conversation about women in leadership — has society’s attitude toward women leaders truly begun to change?
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