[Breaking News]PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 19 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026, explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8. (Kyodo)

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

A street television in Tokyo's Yurakucho area shows on Jan. 19, 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

A street television in Tokyo's Yurakucho area shows on Jan. 19, 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

A street television in Tokyo's Yurakucho area shows on Jan. 19, 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026, explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026, explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026, explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026, explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026, explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026, explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026, explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026, explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026, explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026, explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026, explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026, explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026, explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026, explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

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