Voters in Japan participated in an election for half of the 248 upper house seats, pivotal for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, whose ruling coalition may face defeat. With early results expected, Ishiba aimed for a simple majority of 125 seats, a significant drop from their previous count of 141. The public is mainly concerned about rising prices, declining wages, and social security burdens. The coalition's past corruption issues weakened its position, leading to challenges in implementing effective economic measures amid scrutiny from the opposition and pressure from the U.S. regarding trade.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's coalition is facing potential defeat in an election for the upper house of Japan's Diet, which could worsen political instability.
Voters in Japan are frustrated with soaring prices and lagging incomes, making these top issues in the election where half of the upper house seats are contested.
Ishiba has set a low target of 125 seats for his Liberal Democratic Party and its partner Komeito, down from a previous 141 seats.
The election follows a loss of majority in the lower house due to past scandals, and public dissatisfaction with government measures on rising prices.
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