July 15, 2025

(Update) LDP-Komeito Struggling to Keep Upper House Majority

Tokyo, July 14 (Jiji Press)--Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, Komeito, are struggling to maintain their majority in the House of Councillors ahead of Sunday's election, according to information obtained by Jiji Press so far.

LDP-Komeito Struggling to Keep Upper House Majority

Tokyo, July 14 (Jiji Press)--Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, Komeito, are struggling to maintain their majority in the House of Councillors ahead of Sunday's election, according to information obtained by Jiji Press so far.

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