Voters cited concerns about the economy, security and the Constitution as they participated in the Upper House election on Sunday, with many saying they chose the conservative Liberal Democratic Party and the continuity it represents.
People in Tokyo, Yokohama and Osaka interviewed by The Japan Times said the LDP-Komeito ruling coalition was the only viable choice because the opposition parties failed to explain what they stand for.
Exit polls suggested the longtime coalition partners would continue to enjoy their majority in the House of Councilors.