Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is sending the country to the polls on Feb. 8., after she dissolved the lower house on Jan. 23, marking the country’s third national election in less than years.
Framed as a push for a fresh mandate, the snap vote is seen by some as a bet on her high approval ratings.
But with former ally Komeito now in the opposition, the race could be tighter than expected.
To read more Japan election coverage, click here: https://s.nikkei.com/4aaG87y
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is sending the country to the polls on Feb. 8., after she dissolved the lower house on Jan. 23, marking the country’s third national election in less than years.
Framed as a push for a fresh mandate, the snap vote is seen by some as a bet on her high approval ratings.
But with former ally Komeito now in the opposition, the race could be tighter than expected.
To read more Japan election coverage, click here: https://s.nikkei.com/4aaG87y
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