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Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's First female premier

Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister, citing Thatcher inspiration

Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister, citing Margaret Thatcher as inspiration while promising to restore confidence and strengthen security.

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

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Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, plays Iron Maiden and Deep Purple to let off steam

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FirstFT: Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first female PM after coalition deal

A coalition deal agreed yesterday between Japan’s Liberal Democratic party and the reformist Japan Innovation party is expected to give Takaichi enough support to be voted into office.

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Japan live: Parliament set to elect Sanae Takaichi as first female PM

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

Who is Sanae Takaichi?

The heavy-metal-loving, motorcycle-driving Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗) was elected the first female prime minister of Japan on Tuesday. Wearing a blue suit jacket to reference U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Takaichi is expected to move the country further to the political right.

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Who is Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister?

Sanae Takaichi is officially Japan’s first female prime minister. The leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was elected to the post on Tuesday after winning four more votes than the required majority.