What is happening with the elections in Japan?

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Japan is holding Upper House elections, with key issues including inflation, rising living costs, and relations with China. Prime Minister Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party aims to secure a majority but is projected to fall short, risking a minority government for the first time since WWII. Economic concerns and immigration are major topics.

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Japan heads to the polls for Upper House elections

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Voters are participating in Japan's upper house parliamentary elections.
Key issues include inflation, economic policy, and tensions with China. 5s
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party may not reach its goal of 50 seats. 22s
Economic concerns, especially rising rice prices, are impacting voter decisions. 1m 2s
The far-right Senseido party could make significant gains in the election. 2m 5s

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Japan heads to the polls for Upper House elections

France 24

6 hours ago

Japan heads to the polls for Upper House elections

Inflation, cost of living, tensions with China, and nationalism are major issues in the election.

Japan heads to the polls for Upper House elections

France 24

6 hours ago

Japan heads to the polls for Upper House elections

The Liberal Democratic Party aims to win at least 50 of 125 seats but is projected to fall short, risking a minority government in both houses.

Japan heads to the polls for Upper House elections

France 24

6 hours ago

Japan heads to the polls for Upper House elections

Immigration and nationalism are also significant topics, with debate over accepting foreigners due to Japan's declining birth rate.

Japan heads to the polls for Upper House elections

France 24

6 hours ago

Japan heads to the polls for Upper House elections

If the ruling party fails, the government could become a minority in both houses for the first time since World War II, possibly causing Ishiba to step down.

Japan heads to the polls for Upper House elections

France 24

6 hours ago

Japan heads to the polls for Upper House elections

The election is also a test for the far-right Senseido party, which could make historic gains in parliament.

Japan holds Upper House elections in key test for PM Ishiba

France 24

1 day ago

Japan holds Upper House elections in key test for PM Ishiba

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasizes stability and aims to regain control after uncertainty, seeking a majority in the Upper House.

Japan holds Upper House elections in key test for PM Ishiba

France 24

1 day ago

Japan holds Upper House elections in key test for PM Ishiba

Ishiba faces public dissatisfaction over trade negotiations with the US and rising rice prices, which have become key election issues.

Japan holds Upper House elections in key test for PM Ishiba

France 24

1 day ago

Japan holds Upper House elections in key test for PM Ishiba

An immediate change in government is unlikely even if Ishiba fails to win a majority, but a poor result could prompt a leadership change within his party.

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