Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has ruled out dissolving the Lower House for a snap general election, saying that she must first tackle a number of challenges the country is facing — including economic issues. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/02/japan/politics/takaichi-denies-lower-house-dissolution/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #lowerhouse #ldp #apec #tariffs #trade #japaneseeconomy