Japan PM dissolves Parliament, calls snap election on February 8

Jan 23, 2026

Although the current term of lawmakers was set to expire in 2028, Takaichi defended her decision by stating that she has not yet received...

Japan votes in snap election as PM Sanae Takaichi seeks mandate, vows to resign if coalition falls short

Feb 08, 2026

Japan voted in a general election as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sought a mandate to advance economic and security policies. She pledged to resign...

Japan PM Takaichi, political leaders seek mandate as parties make final pitches ahead of Sunday's lower house polls

Feb 07, 2026

As the general election for the lower house in Japan is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 8, the political leaders in the...

PM Modi meets Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi on sidelines of G20 Summit

Nov 23, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. This is the first meeting between the two...

Trump, Takaichi reaffirm strong US-Japan ties at Akasaka Palace

Oct 28, 2025

Takaichi, pledged to build a "new golden era" of the Japan-US alliance together with Trump, adding the bilateral relationship has now become "the greatest...

US: Trump to meet Canadian PM, Finland's President; congratulates Japan's PM-in-waiting

Oct 07, 2025

Leavitt, during her press briefing, also congratulated Japan's PM-in-waiting, Sanae Takaichi on her win.