Sanae Takaichi, Japan's fifth prime minister in as many years, will replace PM Shigeru Ishiba, and will lead a minority government.

Japan prepares to make Sanae Takaichi as Japan’s first Prime Minister, shaping a cabinet that balances rivals and allies. Assigning key roles to former opponents in a conservative cabinet marks a political renewal.

Japan's likely next prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has finalised a plan to appoint former regional revitalisation minister, Satsuki Katayama, as finance minister, broadcaster FNN reported on Tuesday.