Monday, Feb 16 2026 | Time 02:00 Hrs(IST)

UNI Photo

TOKYO, Jan. 19, 2026 (UNI/Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a press conference at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 19, 2026. Takaichi on Monday announced her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election set for Feb. 8. At a press conference, Takaichi said she will dissolve the 465-member lower house on Friday, the opening day of this year's ordinary parliamentary session. UNI PHOTO-21F