Japan’s Takaichi to Hold Press Conference Likely to Announce Intention to Dissolve Lower House

The Yomiuri Shimbun

11:30 JST, January 19, 2026

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to hold a press conference at 6:00 p.m., the government announced Monday morning.

Takaichi is likely to announce her intention to dissolve the House of Representatives at the beginning of the regular Diet session on Jan. 23.