#japanese-politics

#japanese-politics

Kamiya's campaign clearly struck a nerve with Japanese who have become disaffected with the existing political parties, leading to significant defeats for the LDP.

Opinion polls indicate that Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner Komeito may not secure the 50 seats required to maintain control in the Upper House elections, raising concerns over Prime Minister Ishiba's political fate and stability within Japan.

I asked myself whether it is appropriate for me to stay at the helm [of the agriculture ministry] at a critical time for rice prices, and I concluded that it is not.