The rise of Japan’s first female leader is being hailed as a transformative moment for Japan. But in truth it may be more adaptation than reinvention.

The heavy-metal-loving, motorcycle-driving Sanae Takaichi (高市 早苗) was elected the first female prime minister of Japan on Tuesday. Wearing a blue suit jacket to reference U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Takaichi is expected to move the country further to the political right.

Sanae Takaichi, a staunch conservative who admires Margaret Thatcher, became Japan's first woman prime minister on Tuesday, but analysts say her rise does not necessarily signal a feminist victory.- Iron Lady 2.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers her policy speech at a Lower House plenary session on Oct. 24. (Koichi Ueda) For better or for worse, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013) made many memorable statements.

Japan is set to have its first-ever woman leader in Sanae Takaichi. She wants to become the country’s version of her idol, Margaret Thatcher. Some fear she might be its Liz Truss .

President Donald Trump arrived in Japan to meet with Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to discuss trade, investment and defense.