Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is executing a political gambit by calling a surprise snap election three months into her tenure. Will her “carpe diem” moment pay off? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/19/japan/politics/takaichi-election-announcement/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp #sanaetakaichi #2026lowerhouseelection #cra