Sanae Takaichi elected as Japan’s first female prime minister

TOKYO —

Lawmakers in Japan elected Sanae Takaichi as the first female prime minister in modern times, leading the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) with a vote of 237-149. Takaichi, a conservative who advocates for a stronger military and tougher immigration policies, faces challenges including a fragile coalition and an upcoming visit from President Trump.

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