Japan’s Crucial Upper House Elections Reveal Fragile Grip of Premier Ishiba’s Coalition

As Japan holds partial elections for half the seats of its Upper House of Parliament, the Diet, the stakes could not be higher for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)-led coalition. This vote is more than a routine electoral event; it is a referendum on government competence at a time when economic pressures and national security concerns demand strong leadership. Can Ishiba's Coalition Hold the Line Against Rising Discontent? The LDP, partnered with the Komeito party, governs in minority status after losing control of the Lower House last October. Now, with 125 Upper House seats at...