Early election announcement coming up?

If the election were called, the likely timings:

  • Abe would be likely will dissolve the lower house as soon as the Diet convenes on September 28
  • October 22 the likelt date, although the 17th or 29th are also possible
  • In either case, the three lower house by-elections scheduled for October 22 would be cancelled

Also:

Reuters quoting sources:

  • Japan finance minister Aso is said to be skipping G20 and IMF meetings in US next month