Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges
[ad_1] 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…
Is This Vibrant Democracy in Japan, or Has the Circus Come to Town?
[ad_1] When voters in Tokyo cast their ballot for governor of the world's largest city on Sunday, they were spoiled for choice.Fifty-six candidates contended for the office, a record. One…
Renho, the liberal politician who might dethrone Tokyo’s Koike
[ad_1] The Tokyo gubernatorial election in July was supposed to be a done deal with Yuriko Koike winning a third term by a landslide. But things took an unexpected turn…