Japan’s Ruling Coalition Loses Majority in Upper House Election

Japan’s ruling coalition suffered a significant setback in Sunday’s House of Councillors election, losing its majority in the upper house of parliament. Despite the defeat, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to remain in office, asserting that he will continue to lead the country.

This loss follows the coalition’s failure to secure a majority in the lower house election last year, further diminishing its influence. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner, Komeito, are facing growing public discontent amid rising inflation and the looming threat of U.S. tariffs. In the election, the ruling coalition secured only 47 of the 248 seats in the upper house, falling short of the 50 seats needed to maintain a majority. The main opposition, the Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP), won 22 seats, placing it second. The election covered half of the upper house seats, with members elected for six-year terms. Since its founding in 1955, the LDP has dominated Japanese politics almost continuously. However, the last three LDP prime ministers who lost an upper house majority resigned within two months. Speaking after the vote count on Sunday, Ishiba acknowledged the “harsh result” but emphasized his focus on upcoming trade negotiations with the United States.

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