Here’s a detailed breakdown of Japan’s 2025 election results, along with implications for domestic politics, international relations, and the economy: 📊 Election Results (House of Councillors – Upper House, July 20, 2025) The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner Komeito won a combined 47 of the 125 contested seats— falling three seats short of the 50 needed to maintain their majority. With uncontested seats, the ruling bloc now holds 122 of 248 seats, below the 125-seat threshold Sanseito , a nationalist populist party led by Sōhei Kamiya, surged to 15 upper‑house seats , expanding from just a few previously. The Democratic Party for the People (DPP) won 17 seats, increasing its influence; the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ) held roughly steady, while smaller parties picked up additional support. Voter turnout reached 58.5 % , up substantially from 2022, with a record 33 % increase in early votes—especially among younger voters. ...
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