According to public broadcaster NHK, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner Komeito secured only 47 seats ...

Following a historic defeat for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s coalition in upper house elections, the Yen on Monday strengthened. The LDP won only 47 seats, lacking the majority needed.

Equities mostly rose Monday on optimism countries will reach US trade deals before an August 1 deadline, while the yen gained ...

In Japan's recent parliamentary election, the ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba failed to secure a ...

The Japanese ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba lost its majority in the upper house, marking a political ...

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba promised to stay in office as US trade talks loom. At the same time, an openly xenophobic ...

The road to Japan’s trade deal with the U.S. just got longer and more winding as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s coalition ...

Japan's ruling coalition suffered a sharp political setback Sunday after losing its majority in the upper house, deepening ...

Japan's upper house election on Sunday dealt a big blow to the ruling coalition and sets markets up for possible policy ...

The yen strengthened after Japan's ruling coalition lost its upper house majority, sparking concerns of policy paralysis. Following market reactions to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's challenges and ...

Shigeru Ishiba's coalition faced defeat in the upper house election. The Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito did not win enough seats. This loss worsened Japan's political instability. Ishiba ...

The loss is another blow to Ishiba's coalition, making it a minority in both houses following its October defeat in the lower ...