Sanae Takaichi Is Likely to Be Japan’s Next Leader. Who Is She?

Ms. Takaichi would be Japan’s first female prime minister in a country where women are drastically underrepresented at the highest levels of power.

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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.

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What to Know About Japan’s Leadership Election

Japan’s beleaguered governing party will convene for a crucial election that could pave the way for the first female prime minister or the youngest leader in 140 years.

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Can This Japanese City Make Residents Put Down Their Smartphones?

The authorities in Toyoake, Japan, introduced a rule limiting the use of digital devices to two hours per day outside of work and school. Some residents say it is an overreach.

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Why 7-Eleven and Convenience Stores in Japan Are So Special

Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life, and 7-Eleven is the country’s dominant chain. They are a place to shop, pay bills and gather during disasters.

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Is America Ready for Japanese-Style 7-Elevens?

Stephen Dacus, head of the chain’s parent company, aims to export its success in Japan, with signature offerings like fresh prepared food.

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Japan’s Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, Resigns: What to Know

Japan, one of the world’s most stable democracies, is experiencing unusually rapid change. Shigeru Ishiba’s departure could herald a leadership crisis.

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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan Will Step Down, Reports Say

Mr. Ishiba’s party is threatening to split over a right-wing political surge, a weakened economy and turbulent trade relations with the United States.

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Former Suntory Boss Says He Used CBD Supplements for Jet Lag

Takeshi Niinami said he never used the products in Japan, where officials are investigating whether they are banned under the country’s strict drug laws.

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Years After Japan’s Nuclear Disaster, People With Cancer Seek Answers

A survey has found hundreds of thyroid tumors, but Japanese officials say they are unrelated to the Fukushima meltdowns. Now they face a lawsuit.

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