Lawmakers in Japan elected hard-line conservative Sanae Takaichi as prime minister Tuesday, making her the first woman in modern times to lead the key U.S. ally.

Sanae Takaichi took office on Tuesday as Japan's first female prime minister, but her surprisingly male-dominated cabinet and socially conservative track record have left some women ambivalent in a c...

PM Takaichi faces challenges including rising prices, a supplementary budget, diplomatic priorities, and reducing Diet seats as agreed with Ishin.