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 ...
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What Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Could Mean for the Country’s Gender Politics

Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi celebrates after winning the party leadership election in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2025. Reporter Sanae Takaichi just broke Japan’s highest glass ceiling. The ...

Japan Has a New Leader, and She’s a Heavy Metal Drummer

Sanae Takaichi, a fan of Iron Maiden, had an improbable rise to power. Like her mentor, Shinzo Abe, she is expected to lead ...
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Nike Updates The Air Rift For Japan’s Culture Day 2025

As Japan prepares to celebrate its annual Culture Day in November 2025, Nike is marking the occasion with a refined tribute ...