Takaichi’s Big Election Gamble: Will It Pay Off?

Japan’s PM Calls for Snap Election

Japan’s PM Calls for Snap Election acabral-sanche… Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:35 SVG In the Media Jan 21, 2026 BBC Japan’s PM Calls for Snap Election Kenneth R. Weinstein Japan Chair Kenneth R. Weinstein In the Media Caption (Screenshot via BBC) Toggle Table of Contents Contents Contents Share to Twitter Twitter Share to Facebook Facebook Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to E-mail E-mail Print Print Kenneth Weinstein appears on the BBC t…

The Takaichi Gamble: Can Snap Elections Save the LDP? - Hungarian Conservative

Big news out of Tokyo as Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi announces snap elections tentatively scheduled for 8 February of this year. The call for elections comes at a time when it seems the PM is at the height of her popularity. Takaichi currently enjoys an extremely high approval rating for her tenure since this past October 2025, and the intent is clear. Though she has just taken office and enjoys high public approval ratings, her party and ruling …

Takaichi’s Big Election Gamble: Will It Pay Off?

This is a high-stake gamble for Takaichi. But a snap election like this is not without a precedent.

Japan's snap elections: A reckless risk or calculated gamble?

Takaichi may be trying to capitalize on her high approval ratings to shore up the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's coalition in parliament.

Why a Snap Election Is a Gamble for Japan’s Prime Minister

Japan is preparing for a snap lower-house election that could reshape the country’s political balance at a moment of economic strain and regional uncertainty.