Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held women back.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about economics, markets and policymaking throughout Asia. Sanae Takaichi, newly-elected leader of the Liberal Democratic ...

TOKYO — Lawmakers in Japan elected hard-line conservative Sanae Takaichi as prime minister Tuesday, making her the first woman in modern times to lead the key U.S. ally. Takaichi, 64, the new leader ...

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Her worldview rests on the conviction that Japan must reclaim a central role in shaping Asia’s strategic future.

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Ann Li (7), United States, def. Varvara Gracheva, Russia, 6-4, 6-0. Leylah Annie Fernandez (4), Canada, def. Hailey Baptiste, United States, 6-2, 7-5. Jaqueline ...

Japan's first-ever female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is a conservative with a traditional view of gender roles and a penchant for heavy metal music. Japan's parliament elected Takaichi on Tuesday ...

Varvara Gracheva (2), Russia, def. Elena-Gabriela Ruse (8), Romania, 7-6 (2), 6-2. Dalma Galfi (6), Hungary, def. Kyoka Okamura, Japan, 6-3, 7-6 (7). Taylor Townsend ...

Leylah Annie Fernandez (4), Canada, def. Sorana Cirstea, Romania, 6-1, 2-6, 6-4. Tereza Valentova, Czechia, def. Jaqueline Cristian, Romania, 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-3 ...