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2022 Upper House election

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As election nears, soaring prices hit Japan's households. Should Kishida be worried?

National Jun 26, 2022

As election nears, soaring prices hit Japan's households. Should Kishida be worried?

by Will Fee

Many believe success for the prime minister means either retaining or adding to the 57 seats secured by his coalition in order to quell dissent and push his policies unchallenged.

Japanese political parties pushing to reopen economy

National / Politics Jun 26, 2022

Japanese political parties pushing to reopen economy

This political shift from focusing on the pandemic comes as the COVID-19 situation appears to be under control.

Higher wages taking top billing in Upper House campaign

National / Politics | FOCUS Jun 25, 2022

Higher wages taking top billing in Upper House campaign

A debate is raging over how to achieve steady wage growth and expanding consumption amid rising inflation caused by soaring commodity prices and the cheap yen.

Unified opposition candidates in only 11 districts for Upper House poll

National / Politics Jun 24, 2022

Unified opposition candidates in only 11 districts for Upper House poll

The 11 districts will see effective one-on-one battles between a ruling bloc candidate and an opposition contender in the election for the upper chamber of the Diet.

Nippon Ishin and DPP face struggle to differentiate themselves in election

National Jun 24, 2022

Nippon Ishin and DPP face struggle to differentiate themselves in election

by Eric Johnston

Past cooperation with each other — and with the LDP — is weighing on the two opposition parties ahead of the Upper House election on July 10.

Japan's ruling bloc likely to hold majority in Upper House election, survey shows

National / Politics Jun 24, 2022

Japan's ruling bloc likely to hold majority in Upper House election, survey shows

Parties that support revising the Constitution are expected to maintain the two-thirds majority needed to initiate any amendment.

In Japan's Upper House poll, CDP battles to stay relevant

National / Politics Jun 23, 2022

In Japan's Upper House poll, CDP battles to stay relevant

by Eric Johnston

Seven months after a disastrous Lower House election, the largest opposition party finds itself with low poll numbers and questions swirling about what will happen if it again loses seats.

Upper House campaigning begins with opposition focused on economy

National Jun 22, 2022

Upper House campaigning begins with opposition focused on economy

by Will Fee

A strong showing for the LDP would allow the prime minister to put his own stamp on both the ruling party and the direction of the country.

DPP leader wants redistribution for economic growth

National / Politics Jun 22, 2022

DPP leader wants redistribution for economic growth

Yuichiro Tamaki says a major difference between his party and others is their support for a measure to give all residents a ¥100,000 allowance.

Foreign policy and security top Japan election agenda. But for how long?

National / Politics | ANALYSIS Jun 21, 2022

Foreign policy and security top Japan election agenda. But for how long?

by Jesse Johnson

With voters expressing worries over inflation and less than three weeks to go before the Upper House poll, there’s plenty of time for the political winds to shift.

Kishida vows to focus on responding to rising food and energy prices

National Jun 21, 2022

Kishida vows to focus on responding to rising food and energy prices

The prime minister said his government is not considering lowering the consumption tax rate from the current 10% or altering the ultraeasy monetary policy employed by the Bank of Japan.

LDP heavyweight wants joint discussion on defense budget and funding

National / Politics Jun 21, 2022

LDP heavyweight wants joint discussion on defense budget and funding

As possible measures to finance a higher defense budget, former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba mentioned raising liquor and tobacco taxes and imposing heavier property taxes.

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