Japan’s first female leader: A historic moment with caveats

For many young girls in Japan today, the image of Sanae Takaichi taking the helm of power as the country’s first ever female leader is powerful and formative.

It means a patriarchal society and a political system that has long been dominated by men is now led by a woman.

But while the optics speak of a progressive moment, some women don’t see her as an advocate for change.

“It was quite interesting to see how people outside Japan have reacted to the news.” Ayda Ogura, 21, says.

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