Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan's First Female Prime Minister
Sanae Takaichi, president of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was elected prime minister in a parliamentary vote, making her the nation's first female premier.
The 64-year-old is part of the LDP's most conservative wing and was a protege of the late Shinzo Abe, who oversaw the start of the casino liberalisation process as prime minister.
The LDP and the Japan Innovation Party signed an agreement to form a coalition government, according to local media reports, prior to Takaichi's election.
No comment from her.
Author summary: Sanae Takaichi is Japan's first female PM.
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