Japan’s Takaichi set to call snap election after only 3 months in office

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, left, and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, center, are escorted by head priest Shokaku Furuya, right, as they visit the Western Precinct, or Saiin Garan, at the Horyuji Temple in Ikaruga, Nara prefecture, western Japan, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. AP/PTI(AP01_14_2026_000031B)

Tokyo, Jan 23 (AP) Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of Parliament on Friday, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election.

The move is an attempt to capitalize on her popularity to help governing party regain ground after major losses in recent years, but will delay a vote on a budget that aims at boosting a struggling economy and addressing soaring prices.

Takaichi was elected in October as Japan’s first female leader. (AP) AMS

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