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Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges

Jul. 09, 2024 01:02 AM EDT

TOKYO (AP) — Eight years ago, Yuriko Koike became the first woman to lead Tokyo, beating her male predecessor. She won her third term as governor Sunday, and one of her closest rivals was a woman. Multiple women competing for a top political office is still rare in Japan, which has...

Tokyo Gov. Koike wins a third four-year term as head of Japan's influential capital

Jul. 07, 2024 22:15 PM EDT

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike easily won a third four-year term as head of Japan's influential capital in a closely watched vote Sunday, the city's residents apparently happy with her governance that included providing childcare subsidies and holding the Olympics during the coronavirus...