Takaichi, an admirer of Margaret Thatcher, is a social conservative and faces a range of challenges stepping into office.
Sanae Takaichi is set to become the first female prime minister of Japan after winning a leadership vote in the legislature.
She was due to meet with Emperor Naruhito on Tuesday following her win, solidifying her place in history.
Here’s what you need to know about Japan’s next leader:
What is Takaichi’s background?
Takaichi, 64, entered Japanese politics in the 1990s as a member of the long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
She was born in Nara prefecture in central Japan and graduated from Kobe Universit
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