Japan's snap elections: A reckless risk or calculated gamble?

Takaichi may be trying to capitalize on her high approval ratings to shore up the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's coalition in parliament.

# Japan's snap elections: A reckless risk or calculated gamble? Takaichi may be trying to capitalize on her high approval ratings to shore up the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's coalition in parliament. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/20/japans-snap-elections-a-reckless-risk-or-calculated-gamble.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*