Sanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan’s first female prime minister on Tuesday, following a coalition agreement between her ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the right-wing Japan Innovation Party (Ishin), according to Reuters. A close ally of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Takaichi is widely expected to secure the parliamentary vote. She plans to appoint fellow Abe protege Satsuki Katayama as finance minister, marking another milestone - Katayama would be the first woman to hold the role.