Sanae Takaichi to become first female Prime Minister of Japan | BBC News

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Japan's ruling conservative party has elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, positioning the 64-year-old to be Japan's first female prime minister. Takaichi is among the more conservative candidates leaning to the party's right. She faces many challenges including uniting a struggling ruling party after a turbulent few years which saw it rocked by scandals and internal conflicts. She also has to contend with a sluggish economy and Japanese households struggling with relentless inflation and a stagnant wages. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Japan #Election #BBCNews
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