Japan's Takaichi to become prime minister after winning lower house vote

Japanese lawmakers vote to elect the new prime minister, in Tokyo

Leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Sanae Takaichi waits in a line with other lawmakers ahead of casting her vote to elect the new prime minister, at the Lower House of Parliament in Tokyo, Japan October 21, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Source: REUTERS

Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, won the lower house vote to choose the next prime minister on Tuesday, clearing the way for her inauguration as the country's first female premier later in the day.

Takaichi received 237 votes, topping the majority of the 465-seat chamber, according to a lower house staff.

She will likely be approved by the less-powerful upper house as well and sworn in as Japan's 104th prime minister this evening to succeed the incumbent Shigeru Ishiba, who last month announced his resignation to take responsibility for election losses.

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By Reuters