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    HomeIn hometown of Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’, supporters stress a softer sideMotoko Shimada, long-time friend of Japan’s new Liberal Democratic Party

    Motoko Shimada, long-time friend of Japan’s new Liberal Democratic Party

    Motoko Shimada, childhood friend and primary school classmate of Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected president leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), speaks during an interview with Reuters at Takaichi’s constituency office in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, Japan, October 6, 2025. REUTERS/Joseph Campbell
    FILE PHOTO: Sanae Takaichi shakes hands with supporters as the
    Campaign flags and posters featuring Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected

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