Japan, Shigeru Ishiba and Upper House
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Japanese voters are participating in a crucial upper house election that could determine the fate of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's leadership amidst rising inflation and trade tensions with the US.
Many constituents, frustrated with the current state of affairs, have turned away from the LDP and are seeking possibilities in newer and smaller parties.
Political uncertainty grips Japan ahead of election Japan's Upper House election on 20 July represents a pivotal moment for the country's politic
Japan's upper house election on Sunday could shake up politics, with rising prices and a populist party gaining ground. What’s at stake for PM Ishiba and Japan’s future?
A disillusioned Japanese electorate feeling the economic pinch goes to the polls today, as a right-wing party promoting a “Japanese first” agenda gains popularity, with fears over foreigners becoming a major election issue.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is facing a critical electoral test on Sunday that could further complicate the country’s political landscape and economic recovery.
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