Monday, 19 January 2026
Japan's first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday announced she will dissolve the lower house of the country’s parliament for snap elections.
Addressing a news conference in Tokyo, Takaichi said the parliament will be dissolved on Friday, when lawmakers meet for a scheduled session.
She was elected last October as the 104th prime minister of the country.
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