Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan's first female prime minister
8 minutes ago Share Save Shaimaa Khalil Japan correspondent and Yvette Tan Singapore Share Save
The moment Sanae Takaichi wins Japan's lower house
Sanae Takaichi has been elected Japan's prime minister by parliament, making her the first woman to hold the office. The 64-year-old won a clear majority on Monday - 237 votes in the powerful Lower House and another 125 in the Upper House - as leader of the ruling
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