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Investors on Japan's upper house election outcome

Japan's ruling coalition lost control of the upper house in an election on Sunday, further weakening Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's grip on power even as he vowed to remain party leader, citing a looming tariff deadline with the United States.

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Japanese PM Ishiba's coalition fails to secure majority in crucial upper house election

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Japan's Ruling Coalition Faces Major Setback in Elections

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Japan's ruling coalition loses control of upper house, NHK says

At least 67 people were killed by Israeli fire while they waited for U.N. aid trucks in northern Gaza on Sunday (July 20), the territory's health ministry said, in one of the highest reported tolls am...

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Japan's leader says he intends to stay on after election defeat, citing Trump tariff talks

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Japan PM laments ‘harsh’ election result as upper house control slips

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'Japanese First' Party Emerges as Election Force With Tough Immigration Talk

"We were criticized as being xenophobic and discriminatory. The public came to understand that the media was wrong and Sanseito was right," Kamiya said.

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Japan ruling party's election loss is in the price, investors say

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Japan PM's future in doubt after election debacle

Sanseito’s ‘Japanese First’ gains traction amid concerns over immigration, economy

Birthed on YouTube spreading Covid-19 conspiracy theories, the party broke into mainstream politics with its populist campaign.

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Japan Launches Task Force To Deal With Foreign Nationals

The Japanese government said it is responding to "crimes and nuisances committed by some foreigners and inappropriate use of various systems."

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.

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Japan election 2025: Shigeru Ishiba faces political test as Japan votes in critical upper house election; Know the key issues and leaders contesting

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.

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Yen Strengthens Amid Political Shifts in Japan

The yen strengthened on Monday after Japan's ruling coalition lost its majority in the upper house, sparking concerns of policy paralysis and market instability. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's party fell short of a majority,

World Business Report - What are the key economic issues in Japan’s upcoming election? - BBC Sounds

Migration, tariffs and other economic issues dominating Japan's upper house election. Read more

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The Populist Wave Hits Japan

The ruling LDP coalition may lose its upper house majority.

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Japan’s ‘Womenomics’ Push Ages Terribly As Economy Struggles

Sometimes, it’s the pressing election issues that no one is talking about that matter most. Especially when the omission is by design — like the role of women in Japan’s economy.