By Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi's new hardline coalition partner unshackles her security ambitions and gives U.S. President Donald Trump room to press for military spending,

Sanae Takaichi is the first woman chosen to serve as Japan's prime minister. She favors a strong military, a strong economy — and a strong drum riff.

Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has a devoted husband, Taku Yamamoto, who champions a unique partnership. After a divorce due to

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi is set to address parliament for the first time as prime minister, in a speech that will likely prioritize tackling a cost-of-living crunch and bolstering defense ahead of a visit by US President Donald Trump next week.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to announce the launch of a social security reform panel during an upcoming policy speech that will outline the basic policies of her newly formed administration,

Japan's first female prime minister, PM Sanae Takaichi, plans accelerated military expansion as Trump visit approaches. Historic shift from pacifist defense policy.

Ms Takaichi, an ultra-conservative who on Tuesday became Japan’s first female prime minister, had promised to model her government’s gender balance on countries such as Iceland and Finland, where women make up roughly half of all cabinet members.