Japan's shaky minority government is poised for another setback in an upper house vote on Sunday, an outcome that could jolt ...

Throughout the spring, Ishiba battled to reach a deal on the government’s budget and to assuage concerns among the public ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is facing a critical electoral test on Sunday that could further complicate the ...

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Japan's Liberal Democratic Party ruling coalition may lose its majority in the upper house in an election on Sunday, which ...

An upstart party is gaining support ahead of elections in Japan by railing against a 'silent invasion' of immigrants, pushing ...

Japan's ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, is at risk of losing its majority in the upper house election. The Asahi predicts the Liberal Democratic Party will win around 35 seats, ...

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Japan faces a challenging political landscape, as its support hits a record low in recent polls. With dwindling approval ratings and increased competition from ...

Leaders of political parties in Japan hold hands before a debate at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 2, 2025. Pictured from left are Sohei Kamiya, leader of Sanseito ...

Campaigning for Japan's upper house election started Thursday, with unpopular Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba fighting to maintain the ruling coalition's majority.