Japan’s voters are heading to the polls to determine the fate of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s government, amid a funding scandal and inflation, potentially ending the Liberal Democratic Party’s decade-long dominance. The LDP and Komeito are expected to suffer losses, possibly losing their parliamentary majority, leading to power-sharing negotiations with smaller parties. Despite potential challenges, the LDP is likely to remain the largest force in parliament, continuing its historical success in Japanese politics.
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