00:00 (15:00)â¢Takaichi's Winter Dissolution Gamble
âšJapanese editors are now uniformly focused on Prime Minister Takaichiâs intent to dissolve the House of Representatives at the start of the January 23 ordinary session, with an expected February 8 vote. Liberal outlets express concern over a 'self-serving' political vacuum (Asahi, Mainichi), while regional papers report on the scramble for candidate mobilization (Hokkaido Shimbun). Conservative and business desks remain focused on supply chain shifts away from China (Nikkei, Sankei).
