Reuters has learned about the possible appointment of a woman to the post of Prime Minister of Japan.

For the first time in the country's history, the Japanese government may be headed by a woman, Sanae Takaichi. This was reported by the Reuters news agency on October 3.

"Japan has every chance to see the first female prime minister or the youngest leader of the modern era after voting in the election of the head of the country's ruling party," the article says.

According to the newspaper, the favorite in the election is 64-year-old Sanae Takaichi and her 44-year-old rival Shinjiro Koizumi. It is noted that they are among the five candidates running for the post of Prime Minister of the country.

"Whoever wins the vote will inherit a party in crisis and a sluggish economy," writes Reuters.

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