02:08 (17:08)โขRuling Coalition Loses Majority: Opposition Surges in Japanese Election
โจThe newspapers report extensively on the House of Representatives election results (Asahi, Chunichi, Hokkaido, Kyodo, Mainichi, NHK, Nikkei, Sankei, TBS, Yomiuri). The ruling coalition of LDP and Komeito has lost its majority (Kyodo, NHK, Nikkei). Prime Minister Ishiba intends to continue leading despite the setback (Mainichi, TBS). Opposition parties, particularly the Constitutional Democratic Party, have made significant gains (Hokkaido, Kyodo).