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Japan's Lower House Dissolved

Published January 23, 2026, 20:06
Japan's Lower House Dissolved

The Lower House of Japan was officially dissolved today, paving the way for early parliamentary elections on February 8th. The decision was made by Prime Minister Sanae Takaiči, who hopes her high popularity will strengthen the parliamentary majority of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). The dissolution was accompanied by the traditional cry of 'banzai!' from many lawmakers.