Photo: AFP / KANAME YONEYAMA
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has called a snap lower house election on 8 February, which analysts say is shaping as one of the most unpredictable contests in years.
Here are five reasons why:
Popularity gap
Since becoming Japan's first female prime minister in October, Takaichi has won strong approval ratings.
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