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Sanae Takaichi has become the first woman to secure Japan’s top leadership role, overcoming the nation’s typically low female political representation. She now faces a range of challenges from persistent inflation to a tense security environment and simmering domestic political instability. She secured 237 votes in the more powerful lower house, four more votes than needed to confirm her victory. Shortly after that result, she proceeded to win a run-off vote in the upper house. In addition to forming a cabinet, Takaichi will next week greet US President Donald Trump when he visits Japan.
