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A historic moment with caveats

What does Japan’s first female leader mean for Japanese women?

Japan has elected staunch conservative politician Sanae Takaichi, as its next prime minister, the country’s first woman to hold this position. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery looks at what this appointment could mean for Japanese women.

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Japan's first female leader: A historic moment with caveats

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

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Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan’s first woman prime minister

In a landmark moment for Japan, Ms Sanae Takaichi has risen to the nation’s highest political office and become its first woman prime minister after a parliamentary vote on Oct 21.

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Husband of Japan's 1st female PM Takaichi says he wants to support her 'stealthily'

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Who be Japan 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi and di kontri first woman Prime minister?

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Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

She secured 237 votes in the more powerful lower house, bringing her four votes above the majority line needed to confirm her victory.

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Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister

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Japan's Takaichi to become prime minister after winning lower house vote

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Japan has a new Prime Minister: the 'Iron Lady' who plays the drums to relieve stress and will be the first woman to govern

Her message has revolved around Japan's resurgence as a superpower, both geopolitically and militarily. She supports increased rearmament and an economic policy of tax cuts and significant increases in public spending.

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Japan's first female governing-party leader is an ultra-conservative star in a male-dominated group

TOKYO (AP) — In a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, the new president of Japan's long-governing Liberal Democrats, and likely next prime minister, is an ultra-conservative star of a male-dominated party that critics call an ...