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Who is Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister?

Sanae Takaichi just signed a rare earth minerals deal and a document pledging to a new "golden age" of U.S.-Japan relations with President Trump.

Trump Hails Ally Japan, Offers Takaichi ‘Anything You Want’

President Donald Trump hailed the US’s alliance with Japan, reaffirming ties with a longstanding partner and praising new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her plans to ratchet up defense spending as the pair met in Tokyo.

5 things to know about Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister

Japan ranks low in gender equality among developed nations. The first woman to lead the country is an ultraconservative who cites Margaret Thatcher as a role model. She also loves heavy metal.

Japan’s parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation’s first female prime minister

Japan's parliament has elected Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister. On Tuesday, she replaced Shigeru Ishiba, ending a three-month political vacuum.

'Confused' Donald Trump Trolled for Looking 'Completely Lost' as He's Guided Around Room by Japan's Prime Minister: Watch

Donald Trump's trip to Japan has sparked fresh mockery of the president. On Tuesday, October 28, a video went viral of Trump being guided around a room inside of Tokyo's Akasaka Palace by Japan's prime minister,

US and Japan seal rare earths deal as Takaichi hails 'new golden age'

The United States and Japan are aiming to further strengthen their economic and security alliance as Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday heralded what she hoped would be a "new golden age" in bilateral ties.

Ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi on track to become Japan’s first female prime minister

Sanae Takaichi is on track to become Japan's first female prime minister after her party secured a crucial coalition partner.
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