In the past, Osaka played in Wuhan only once - she was beaten in the 2017 first round by Elise Mertens. When the Japanese meets Fernandez, she will hope to clinch her first win at the Chinese WTA ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s first female PM? Sanae Takaichi likely to lead Tokyo’s top post; rises in male-dominated LDP
Sanae Takaichi, an ultra-conservative, was elected LDP president and is set to become Japan's next prime minister. Known for championing Shinzo Abe's vision, she supports a stronger military and ... ( read original story ...)
For Sanae Takaichi, Becoming Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister May Be the Easy Part
Sanae Takaichi ,who is set to become Japan's first female prime minister, faces daunting challenges—Trump among them. ( read original story ...)
Hanoi FC name Australian Harry Kewell as head coach
Former Liverpool and Leeds United winger Harry Kewell has been unveiled as the new head of Vietnamese league side Hanoi FC. ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Set for Its First Female Prime Minister
Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative, was elected as leader by Japan’s governing party, paving the way for her to become prime minister of the coalition government. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as leader, likely to become first female PM
Japan's governing party on Saturday elected Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line ultra-conservative and China hawk, as its new leader, making her likely to become the country's first female prime minister. ( read original story ...)
What Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Means for the Country’s Gender Politics
Sanae Takaichi just broke Japan’s highest glass ceiling.The country’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Saturday voted Takaichi to be the party’s next leader, which is also effectively Japan’s next ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely to become first female PM
Japan’s governing party has elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making her likely to become the country’s first female prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s first female governing-party leader is an ultra-conservative star in a male-dominated group
In a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, the new president of Japan’s long-governing Liberal Democrats is one of the most conservative members of the male-dominated party ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is poised for its first-ever female prime minister
Japan’s governing party elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader on Saturday, setting her up to become the U.S. ally’s first female prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first female prime minister
Takaichi is a long-time admirer of Margaret Thatcher, but many female voters do not see her as an advocate for progress. ( read original story ...)
Japan set for first female PM after Sanae Takaichi wins leadership race
Sanae Takaichi is primed to become Japan’s first-ever female prime minister after the country’s ruling Liberal Democratic party elected her as its new president in a tightly contested leadership race. ( read original story ...)
Japan Set for First Female Prime Minister
Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative, was elected as leader by Japan’s governing party, paving the way for her to become prime minister of the coalition government. ( read original story ...)
News in Easy English: What happens to animals when a zoo closes in Japan?
North Safari Sapporo, a private zoo in Sapporo, closed on Sept. 30 after 20 years. The zoo has over 300 animals, and people are worried abo・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Built Toilets With Transparent Walls, But They Can Solve Problems With Hygiene And Safety
Public restrooms with totally transparent walls don’t seem like the greatest idea at first sight, but they are actually an innovative design that can solve some problems associated with public ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party votes for a new leader, hoping to regain public trust and stay in power
Japan’s long-governing party will choose a new leader to replace Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a key party vote on Saturday, as it hopes to regain public support and stay in power. ( read original story ...)