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Upper House Election: Japan Ruling Bloc Loses Majority in Upper House; Ishiba Vows to Remain Prime Minister

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

17:01 JST, July 21, 2025

The Liberal Democratic Party and its ruling coalition partner Komeito lost their majority in the House of Councillors after winning only 47 seats in Sunday’s election, falling short of the 50 seats that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba had set as a “must-win target.”

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