Tag: Japan’s House of Councillors election

Major Setback for PM Ishiba as Japan’s Ruling Coalition Loses Upper House Majority

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner Komeito failed to win at least 50 of the 125 contested seats—short of the majority threshold in the upper house.

July 21, 2025

Japan Votes in Pivotal Upper House Polls as Ruling Coalition Faces Mounting Pressure

Of the seats up for grabs in this election, 75 are being decided in electoral districts, 50 through proportional representation, and one to fill a vacancy. Over 520 candidates are in the fray.

July 20, 2025