Japan PM Takaichi calls Feb 8 election seeking mandate for spending plans, defence build-up

TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Japan’s ‌Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she will call a ‌national election for February 8 to seek voter backing for increased ‌spending, tax cuts and a new security strategy expected to accelerate Japan’s defence build-up. Read full story

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/01/19/japan-pm-takaichi-to-dissolve-parliament-friday-and-call-national-election