Micah McCartney, Newsweek Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan has called population decline the country’s “biggest problem” and set out an action plan for her ministers to follow in hopes. Continue reading Japan Says Population Crisis Is ‘Biggest Problem’
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