Japan's first female premier has called snap elections for Sunday. She seeks a mandate for what could be sweeping changes and possibly a lurch to the political right.

Japan's first female prime minister stakes her future on snap elections

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Japan's first female prime minister stakes her future on snap elections

Japan's first female prime minister stakes her future on snap elections