Flash: Japan PM Takaichi announces decision to dissolve lower house for snap election

This photo taken on Jan. 19, 2026 shows a view of the National Diet Building in Tokyo, Japan. Japan PM Takaichi announced decision to dissolve lower house for snap election. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

This photo taken on Jan. 19, 2026 shows a view of the National Diet Building in Tokyo, Japan. Japan PM Takaichi announced decision to dissolve lower house for snap election. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

This photo taken on Jan. 19, 2026 shows a view of the National Diet Building in Tokyo, Japan. Japan PM Takaichi announced decision to dissolve lower house for snap election. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)