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By Hiroshi Tajima and Kensaku Fujiwara /
Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers
15:45 JST,
January 10, 2026
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s decision to consider dissolving the House of Representatives is based on her judgment that it is necessary to take a chance on a snap election to secure public trust at an early stage and stabilize the foundation of her administration.