The government is unlikely to secure the passage of its fiscal 2026 draft budget by March 31, after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced her decision to dissolve the Lower House. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/20/economy/japan-election-budget-passage-delay/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #budgets #2026lowerhouseelection #sanaetakaichi #japaneseeconomy #satsukikatayama