Japan’s PM Takaichi Calls Snap Election: Lower House Dissolved Jan 23
On Jan 19, 2026, PM Takaichi will dissolve the lower house on Jan 23 and hold a snap general election on Feb 8. CDPJ and Komeito form a new party to challenge the ruling bloc.
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CDPJ and Komeito Eye New Party as Snap Election Nears
CDPJ and Komeito are in talks to forge a new party ahead of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s snap election call for January 23. Could this reshape Japan’s political scene?