Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female Prime Minister after being elected by the Upper House. A former TV anchor and long-serving LDP politician, she now faces the challenge of uniting a divided party and restoring public confidence amid economic pressures.

Tokyo: Sanae Takaichi was elected as Japan’s next Prime Minister on Tuesday, following a runoff election in the Parliament. She is also the first woman to assume this role.

The Upper House has chosen Takaichi as Japan’s next Prime Minister, affirming her rise to the position. She received 125 votes in the Upper House — just one vote above the simple majority necessary for victory. Previously, she secured 237 votes in the Lower House, exceeding the required majority of 233. A former television anchor, Takaichi entered Japanese pol

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