TOKYO, twenty first October, 2025 (WAM) — The Japanese parliament on Tuesday elected Sanae Takaichi because the nation’s first feminine prime minister.
The 64-year-old conservative, who had just lately grow to be the Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) chairwoman, was thought-about the seemingly future head of presidency.
Takaichi received 237 votes – 4 greater than a majority – in comparison with 149 received by Yoshikoko Noda, head of the most important opposition get together, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, within the decrease home, which elects the prime minister.
Takaichi replaces Shigeru Ishiba, who lasted just one yr as prime minister, resigned along with his Cabinet earlier within the day, paving the way in which for his successor.