Japan PM Announces Decision to Dissolve Lower House for Snap Election

Japan PM Announces Decision to Dissolve Lower House for Snap Election

This photo taken on January 17, 2026 shows a view of the National Diet Building in Tokyo, Japan. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will hold a press conference at 6 p.m. local time on Monday to explain the dissolution of the House of Representatives, Kyodo News reported. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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