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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Justin McCurry in Tokyo

A Trump visit, a creaking coalition and a cost of living crisis: Japan’s new PM needs a fast start

It is hard to overstate the symbolism of Sanae Takaichi’s achievement in becoming the first female prime minister of Japan, a country that consistently ranks poorly in global gender equality comparisons, not least in politics and business.

However, she will have precious little time to savour her historic appointment on Tuesday.

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