Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, won both chambers of the parliament, clearing the way for her inauguration as the country’s first female premier. On Tuesday, Takaichi received 237 votes, topping the majority of the 465-seat chamber, according to a lower house staff. She has been approved by the less-powerful upper house as well and sworn in as Japan’s 104th prime minister on Tuesday evening to succeed the incumbent Shigeru Ishiba, who last month announced his resignation to take responsibility for election losses.
