#Japan Election 2026

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the Diet building

Japan Snap Election 2026: PM Sanae Takaichi's High-Stakes Gamble

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house on Jan 23, 2026, setting a snap election for Feb 8. Bond yields hit 2.2% amid tax cut promises.

Jan 23, 2026

Close-up of a political podium in Tokyo with the Japanese Diet in the background

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Japan Centrist Reform Alliance Pledges 2026: A New Alternative to Divisive Politics

Japan's new Centrist Reform Alliance unveiled its 2026 pledges, including a 0% food tax and a pragmatic SDF stance, ahead of the February snap election against PM Takaichi.

Jan 19, 2026