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1st LD: Japan PM Takaichi says general election set for Feb. 8

Xinhua
| January 19, 2026
2026-01-19

TOKYO, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday announced her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election set for Feb. 8.

At a press conference, Takaichi said she will dissolve the 465-member lower house on Friday, the opening day of this year's ordinary parliamentary session.

Voting will take place on Feb. 8, with official campaigning starting from Jan. 27, she said. Enditem

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