[Machine Translation] Nagata-cho and Kasumigaseki are still pointed out as male-dominated societies. The sexual harassment issue at the Ministry of Finance is just the tip of the iceberg. The advancement of women in politics is a demand of the times. However, it is not uncommon these days for female politicians to be on the chopping block for gaffes and ugly stories. Female assassins, XX girls. The "flower of the party" at the time of elections, however, dies out in obscurity after being elected. In order for female politicians to be active, it is necessary to question the "qualities of politicians," not to give them more importance just because they are women. This book, which discusses 29 female politicians, can serve as a benchmark for this purpose. Included is an interview with Seiko Noda, "the first female candidate for prime minister.