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Sanae Takaichi and Japan’s Fragile New Era

Michael Cucek, Assistant Professor of Asian Studies , Temple University Japan Campus

23-Oct-25 08:30

Sanae Takaichi and Japan’s Fragile New Era

Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan’s first female prime minister, a landmark moment in a political landscape long dominated by men. Michael Cucek, Assistant Professor of Asian Studies at the Japan Campus of Temple University, talks about how her leadership might reshape Japan’s economy, gender politics, and role on the global stage.

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Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Keith Kam, Shazana Mokhtar


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Categories:  economyinternationalgovernmentpolitics

Tags:  first female prime ministerPrime Minister Sanae TakaichiJIPSanae Takaichildpjapan electiongender equalitygender gap





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