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Takaichi Wins Leadership Race, Declares All Must Work Like Horses

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Sanae Takaichi, elected as the Liberal Democratic Party’s new president on October 4th, declared on stage, “I ask everybody to work like a horse,” after defeating agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi in a runoff to become the party’s first female leader. (News On Japan) Continue reading Takaichi Wins Leadership Race, Declares All Must Work Like Horses→

Takaichi Wins LDP Leadership, Poised to Become Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

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Sanae Takaichi won the leadership race of Japans ruling Liberal Democratic Party on October 4th, defeating former environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi in a runoff election that sets her on course to become the countrys first female prime minister. With the LDP holding a majority in the lower house, her confirmation in parliament is considered almost certain, opening a new chapter in Japanese politics. Continue reading Takaichi Wins LDP Leadership, Poised to Become Japan’s First Female Prime Minister→