(251021) -- TOKYO, Oct. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Sanae Takaichi (2nd R, front) attends the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, won the prime ministerial designation vote in the House of Representatives on Tuesday.

While the House of Councillors will also hold a vote shortly afterward, the Japanese Constitution grants priority to the result of the lower house, meaning Takaichi is effectively confirmed as Japan's new prime minister. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)