From 2022 to 2024, Takaichi was Japan’s Economic Security Minister. She also holds the record as the longest-serving Minister for Internal Affairs…reports Asian Lite News Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan’s next Prime Minister on Tuesday after a runoff vote in Parliament, becoming the first woman to hold the position. The Upper House has chosen Takaichi as Japan’s next Prime Minister, affirming her rise to the position. She received 125 votes in the Upper House — just one vote above the simple majority necessary for victory. Previously, she secured 237 votes in the Lower House, exceeding the required majority of 233.