Sanae Takaichi made history as Japan's first female prime minister

International desk:

Sanae Takaichi  made history on Tuesday, winning Japan’s parliamentary vote to become the nation’s first . Her victory was met with enthusiasm in domestic stock markets.

Takaichi secured 237 votes in the first round in the 465-seat Lower House, eliminating the need for a runoff, according to public broadcaster .

Her election follows a weekend agreement between the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party to form a coalition government.