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Sanae Takaichi, the apparent next Prime Minister of Japan, is riding the wave of rightwing politics

With decades of political experience, Sanae Takaichi is wooing conservatives in the climb to more power. In the cross-hairs : immigration and social issues, like marriage equality—echoing Trump's agenda.

Sources :

• Sanae Takaichi : the new leader of Japan’s Liberal Democratic party who cites Thatcher as an influence [The Guardian]
• Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan's first female prime minister [BBC]
• Yen Plummets, Stocks Rally : Markets Greet Japan’s Next Leader [The New York Times]