Japan's snap election, how to vote from Australia?

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Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first female prime minister when she was elected by parliament in October. Source: AAP / Rodrigo Reyes Marin / POOL / SOPA Images/Rodrigo Reyes Marin / POOL / SOPA Images/Sipa USA

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Japan's Prime Minister has announced plans to dissolve the parliament and trigger a snap election in less than three weeks.

Japan to welcome its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi

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