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First Female Governor, but Says "Gender Doesn't Matter"; Difficulties in Appointing Female Executives: Asahi Shimbun

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Akiko Domoto (93) served as the first female governor of Chiba Prefecture. She was also the third female governor nationwide, and during her time as a member of the House of Councillors, she chaired the parliamentary group of the ruling New Party Sakigake. We spoke to this political pioneer about being the first woman to hold these positions.

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First Female Governor, but Says "Gender Doesn't Matter"; Difficulties in Appointing Female Executives: Asahi Shimbun

Akiko Domoto (93) served as the first female governor of Chiba Prefecture. She was also the third female governor nationwide, and during her time as a member of the House of Councillors, she chaired the parliamentary group of the ruling New Party Sakigake. We spoke to this political pioneer about being the first woman to hold these positions.

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Asahi broke the news in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
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