Japan's Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election
- Posted on January 23, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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Japan's Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of Parliament on Friday, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election.