While the election of Sanae Takaichi as the country¡¯s first female prime minister last month prompted broad public reflection, the unprecedented rise of another woman to a crucial Cabinet post drew less attention.
Satsuki Katayama¡¯s selection as finance minister 20 years after her entry into politics marked a stunning homecoming ¡ª with the potential to put a new spin to Japan¡¯s fiscal policy.
She is already taking steps to leave her mark on the ministry.
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