Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan's First Female PM
Sanae Takaichi, president of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was elected prime minister in a parliamentary vote, becoming the nation's first female premier.
The 64-year-old is described as 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.
The LDP and the Japan Innovation Party signed an agreement to form a coalition government, according to local media reports, prior to her election.
She is Japan's first female premier and a significant figure in the country's politics.
Author's summary: Japan gets first female PM.