Sanae Takaichi officially elected Japanese PM-Xinhua

Sanae Takaichi (2nd R, front) attends the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

TOKYO, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) — Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, was officially elected the country’s prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country’s first female leader.■