Renho becomes main opposition Democratic Party's 1st woman leader

Renho becomes main opposition Democratic Party's 1st woman leader

Renho steps down from the podium after soliciting support for her bid to become the chief of the Democratic Party during the party's ad hoc convention at a Tokyo hotel on Sept. 15, 2016. The 48-year-old third-term member of the House of Councillors was elected the first woman to head Japan's main opposition party at the convention. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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