Japan has its first female prime minister, but not all women are celebrating

Though her election is a milestone in a country that struggles with gender equality, critics say hard-line conservative Sanae ...

A Woman Is Poised to Lead Japan. Will That Help Japanese Women?

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

Japan has a new leader, and she’s a heavy metal drummer

On Tuesday, Sanae Takaichi, 64, won election as Japan’s prime minister, the first woman to do so in the nation’s history.
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Japan Women's University, Japan

The positions in the table below reflect the Japan Women's University's position overall, domestically, within their sector, and in various subject areas based on their Share. Each position links to ...

Conservative Takaichi named Japan's first woman PM

Sanae Takaichi was named Japan's first woman prime minister Tuesday, with the social conservative saying she wanted "candid ...

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

The acolyte of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is likely to make a sharp turn to the right on immigration and defence.
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Japan Women's University

The Nature Index tracks primary research articles from 145 natural-science and health-science journals, chosen based on reputation by an independent group of researchers. The Nature Index provides ...