From a K-pop drum duet to a feud with China to an extra-early election, Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi has had quite a roller-coaster ride in her first three months in office. Riding on a wave of popularity, the hardline conservative dissolved parliament and called an election nearly three years early in a bid to regain a single-party majority and consolidate her hold on power. We take a closer look at Japan’s “iron lady” and her policies since becoming the country’s first female leader. Access Asia#Japan039s #039iron #lady039 #hopes #consolidate #power #snap #election1770412600
Japan's 'iron lady' hopes to consolidate power in snap election
