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Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, front center, and his cabinet ministers pose for a photo session at Suga's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Sept. 16. Japan's Parliament elected Suga as prime minister Wednesday, replacing long-serving leader Shinzo Abe with his right-hand man.RODRIGO REYES MARIN/POOL PHOTO VIA AP
Japan's new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, center in front row, poses for a group photo with his cabinet members following the first Cabinet meeting at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 16. Japan's Parliament elected Yoshihide Suga as prime minister Wednesday, replacing long-serving leader Shinzo Abe with his right-hand man.THE IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD AGENCY OF JAPAN VIA AP
In this photo provided by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan, Emperor Naruhito, left, stands before Prime Minister-elect Yoshihide Suga, as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, rear center, looks on during the attestation ceremony for Suga at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 16.CARL COURT/POOL PHOTO VIA AP
Japan's new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's official residence Wednesday, Sept. 16, in Tokyo, Japan. Japan's Parliament elected Suga as prime minister Wednesday, replacing long-serving leader Shinzo Abe with his right-hand man.CARL COURT/POOL PHOTO VIA AP
Japan's new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's official residence Wednesday, Sept. 16, in Tokyo, Japan. Suga, who was elected on Wednesday after gaining support for his pledges to pursue his predecessor Shinzo Abe's policies formed his 20-member Cabinet that retains many familiar faces, signaling continuation of Abe's line.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yoshihide Suga bows after being elected as Japan's new prime minister at the parliament's lower house in Tokyo, Wednesday, Sept. 16. Suga was formally elected Wednesday as new prime minister in a parliamentary vote, replacing Shinzo Abe.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yoshihide Suga arrives at the prime minister's office after being formally elected Japan’s prime minister in a parliamentary vote in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 16.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yoshihide Suga arrives at the prime minister's office after being formally elected Japan’s prime minister in a parliamentary vote, succeeding Shinzo Abe, Wednesday, Sept. 16, in Tokyo.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yoshihide Suga stands up after being elected as Japan's new prime minister at parliament's lower house in Tokyo, Wednesday, Sept. 16. Suga was formally elected Wednesday as Japan’s new prime minister in a parliamentary vote, replacing Shinzo Abe.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yoshihide Suga is applauded after being elected as Japan's new prime minister at parliament's lower house in Tokyo, Wednesday, Sept. 16. Suga was formally elected Wednesday as Japan’s new prime minister in a parliamentary vote, replacing Shinzo Abe.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe waves as he leaves the prime minister's office Wednesday, Sept. 16, in Tokyo. Abe and his Cabinet resigned Wednesday, clearing the way for his successor Yoshihide Suga to take over after parliamentary confirmation later in the day.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe takes off his face mask as he arrives at the prime minister's office for a cabniet meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16, in Tokyo. Abe and his Cabinet resigned, clearing the way for his successor Yoshihide Suga to take over after parliamentary confirmation later in the day.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks to the media as he arrives at the prime minister's office for a cabinet meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16, in Tokyo. Abe and his Cabinet resigned, clearing the way for his successor Yoshihide Suga to take over after parliamentary confirmation later in the day.