Sanae Takaichi, president of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was elected prime minister in a parliamentary vote, becoming the nation's first female premier.
The 64-year-old is part of the LDP's most conservative wing and was a protege of the late Shinzo Abe, who oversaw the start of the casino liberalisation process.
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Author's summary: Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female PM.