Japan's ruling coalition loses control of Upper House of parliament
Japan's ruling coalition has lost control of the Upper House of parliament. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is suffering his third major electoral setback in less than a year in office, but he is determined to stay in office. The Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito party alliance failed to secure the 50 seats needed to retain majority in the chamber. Michiyo Ishida reports.
Japan's ruling coalition has lost control of the Upper House of parliament. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is suffering his third major electoral setback in less than a year in office, but he is determined to stay in office. The Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito party alliance failed to secure the 50 seats needed to retain majority in the chamber. Michiyo Ishida reports.