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Japan’s minority government is bracing for a high-stakes upper house election, a decisive showdown that will determine its ability to drive key reforms forward amid mounting opposition and fierce public scrutiny

The main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP) has decided to hold off on filing a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ishiba, opting instead for a more strategic approach amid the intense political debates, The Japan Times reports

Social media is transforming Japan’s political landscape by amplifying the energy of young voices and expanding horizons like never before. Yet, it also fuels misinformation and intensifies divisions, creating fresh challenges for traditional political conversations and public trust