Japan’s Ruling Coalition Suffers Major Upper House Defeat, PM Ishiba Vows to Stay Amid Crisis
Japan’s Ruling Coalition Suffers Major Upper House Defeat, PM Ishiba Vows to Stay Amid Crisis Japan’s ruling coalition has reportedly lost its majority in the upper house following Sunday’s elections, a significant setback that could destabilize Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s government. The outcome sees notable gains for far-right parties like Sanseito, which campaigned on an anti-immigration, “Japanese First” platform. Prime Minister Ishiba acknowledged his responsibility during a press conference but affirmed his intention to remain in power. His administration is…