New Delhi, Oct. 5 -- Sanae Takaichi, a strong conservative leader, is set to become Japan's first female prime minister after winning the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race. The 64-year-old former newscaster defeated four male rivals to secure the post.

Her victory comes as Japan faces political instability, rising prices and regional tensions. Takaichi's leadership signals a clear shift toward right-wing policies.

Sanae Takaichi, though not a professional singer, is known for her love of heavy metal music. In her youth, she played drums in a college band.

A viral old video shows her passionately performing X Japan's rock anthem "Rusty Nail" on TV. X Japan, formed in 1982, is a legendary Japanese rock and heavy metal ban...