When are the Japanese elections?
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Japan's national election is scheduled for February 8, as announced by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. This timing is confirmed by multiple sources and is expected to be her first electoral test since taking office.
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Japan's Takaichi calls Feb election seeking mandate for spending plans
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- Prime Minister Takaichi calls national election for February 8
- She seeks support for higher spending, tax cuts, and new security strategy 7s
- Proposes two-year halt to 8% food consumption tax to boost jobs and spending 32s
- Tax halt may cut revenue by $32 billion a year; bond yields hit 27-year high 45s
- Election tests Takaichi's leadership and public support amid rising living costs 59s
