Desk: History has been recorded in Japan. The country has got its first female Prime Minister. Japan’s lower house on Tuesday elected Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first woman Prime Minister. This moment is an important milestone in the political history of Japan.
The 64-year-old Conservative leader, who is known for her criticism of China, secured 237 votes in the 465-member House and won a majority. She will formally assume office after meeting Japanese Emperor Naruhito. Takaichi is going to become the fifth Prime Minister of Japan. She will replace Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
Takaichi’s victory in Japan is considered very important because till now men are holding almost all the important positions in the country. After this, the victory of the woman Prime Minister is being considered very important. The number of women in Parliament is very less. Also, in the big companies of the country, men are working on almost all the key positions.