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The First Lady Steps Out; Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has asecret weapon: his wife. But is Japan really ready for her?(Akie Abe)(Cover story)

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| February 05, 2007 | Caryl, Christian; Kashiwagi, Akiko | COPYRIGHT 2007 Newsweek, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse, distribution or alteration without express written permission of Newsweek is prohibited. For permission: www.newsweek.com. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Christian Caryl and Akiko Kashiwagi

The White House has boasted its share of charismatic First Ladies; think Eleanor Roosevelt or Jackie Kennedy. But Japan has never seen the like--at least before last September, when Shinzo Abe became prime minister and unleashed his charming spouse on the nation. In previous eras, the main job of a political wife was to look pleasant and stay a respectful three steps behind her man. Trying out new flower arrangements was as edgy as it got. But Akie Abe is cut from a whole new cloth. She's got something to say and she's not afraid to say it--whether in a foreign language, in her own refined Japanese or on her blog. "I ...

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