TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday announced her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan 23 for a snap general election set for Feb 8.

At a press conference, Takaichi said she will dissolve the 465-member lower house on Friday, the opening day of this year's ordinary parliamentary session.

Voting will take place on Feb 8, with official campaigning starting from Jan 27, she said.