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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Japan PM Candidate Vows 'Nordic' Gender Balance

Five candidates are running for the leadership of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) (Credit: AFP)

The only woman in the leadership race for Japan's ruling party vowed Monday to improve the gender balance in her cabinet to "Nordic" levels and to ensure "peaceful" coexistence with foreigners.

Sanae Takaichi would be Japan's first woman prime minister if she wins the October 4 contest to head the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and then secures enough support in parliament.

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