Japan’s parliament is set to elect ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister Tuesday.

CNBC's Kaori Enjoji talks about the upcoming vote in Japan's Parliament, and the expected move to confirm Liberal Democratic ...

The yen held steady on Tuesday, ahead of a parliament vote in Japan later in the day that is almost certain to see hardline ...

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party chief, Sanae Takaichi, is poised to become the country's first female prime minister.

Sanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister following the Liberal Democratic Party's coalition with an ultraconservative partner. She faces challenges in stabilizing her ...

A staunchly conservative politician with a penchant for heavy metal is poised to make history on Tuesday as Japan’s first female prime minister. Sanae Takaichi’s expected accession to the role, just ...

Japanese lawmakers will elect the country's next prime minister Tuesday. Ruling Liberal Democratic Party leader Takaichi ...