TOKYO—Japan’s ruling coalition suffered a significant loss in a parliamentary election Sunday, a setback that risks derailing delicate trade negotiations with the U.S. just weeks before punishing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba loses majority in election blow
The LDP lost its majority in the lower house when Ishiba called a snap general election last October. The LDP has not been in a minority position in both houses simultaneously since its foundation in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba vows to stay on despite ruling coalition’s loss in upper house election
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition failed to secure a majority in the 248-seat upper house in a crucial parliamentary election, Japan’s NHK public television said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s shaky government loses upper house control
TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) - Japan's ruling coalition is certain to lose control of the upper house in Sunday's election, public broadcaster NHK reported , an outcome that further weakens Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM faces pressure as ruling coalition set to lose majority
Japan's leader Shigeru Ishiba faces mounting political pressure as his ruling coalition is set to lose its majority in the House of Councilors on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Calls for Japan’s Leader to Resign as His Party Faces Election Defeat
Exit polls suggest a major loss for the Liberal Democratic Party in parliamentary elections, but Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is vowing to stay on. ( read original story ...)
‘Japanese First’ party emerges as election force with tough immigration talk
The fringe far-right Sanseito party emerged as one of the biggest winners in Japan's upper house election on Sunday, gaining support with warnings of a "silent invasion" of immigrants, and pledges for ... ( read original story ...)
NJPW G1 Climax 35 Day 1 Results (7/19/25)
The opening day of the 35th edition of NJPW’s biggest tournament, the G1 Climax, emanated from the Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center in Sapporo yesterday. ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party’s election loss is in the price, investors say
Japan's upper house election on Sunday dealt a big blow to the ruling coalition and sets markets up for possible policy paralysis and a bigger fiscal deficit, much of which is already priced in, analysts said. ( read original story ...)
Travelling to Japan this summer? Beat the heat with these cooling dishes
From chilled ramen to flowing noodles caught with chopsticks, these regional specialties blend flavour, fun and centuries of heat-beating wisdom. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aplus card now lets users turn points into XRP, BTC, and ETH
Aplus cardholders in Japan just got a new way to use their points: by swapping them for crypto. Starting this week, Aplus customers can now convert their ...
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Japan election live: Ishiba vows to carry on for now
TOKYO -- The Japanese public voted on Sunday to determine the makeup of the nation's upper house, in a crucial vote for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, whose coalition is fighting to hold on to its ...
Japan election live: LDP slumps as Sanseito, DPFP make gains
TOKYO -- The Japanese public voted on Sunday to determine the makeup of the nation's upper house, in a crucial vote for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, whose coalition is fighting to hold on to its ...
Japan’s ruling coalition faces tight election test
The House of Councillors, the upper chamber of Japan's National Diet, comprises 248 members who serve six-year terms. Elections are held every three years to renew half of the seats. In this cycle, ...