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January 14, 2026 6:49 PM

Why Japan’s Takaichi is gambling on an early election?

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve parliament's lower house next week, triggering a national election to decide all 465 seats in her first major election test since taking office in October. She will announce details of the elec...

January 14, 2026 6:07 PM

Japan PM readies snap election, February 8 ballot eyed

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve parliament next week and call a snap parliamentary election, the secretary general of her party said on Wednesday, as she seeks public backing for spending plans that have rattled financial mark...

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