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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is facing a critical electoral test on Sunday that could further complicate the ...

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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Japan faces a challenging political landscape, as its support hits a record low in recent polls. With dwindling approval ratings and increased competition from ...

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Japan's era of political instability is just getting started. Ishiba struggles to escape scandal and inflation as upper house elections draw near. Tobias Harris. May 5, 2025 17:05 JST.