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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks to leverage high approval ratings and current polls to secure a majority for her coalition and advance fiscal and defence policies.
- On January 23, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will dissolve the House of Representatives and call a snap election for all 465 seats to seek backing for spending plans.
- Ms Takaichi, elected three months ago as Japan's first woman prime minister, called the election to capitalise on strong public support and shore up a fragile coalition majority.
- Campaigning will kick off after dissolution, with parties scrambling to outline policies as an NHK poll last week found 45% cite prices and 16% cite diplomacy as top worries.
- The contest will be closely watched internationally given Japan's strategic role and alliances, and a strong government mandate could enable more assertive domestic and foreign policy.
- Analysts note the decision comes amid fiscal and demographic strains and security worries, expecting turnout and engagement as key metrics to watch while opposition parties vigorously contest her policies.
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