Japan's Liberal Democratic Party ruling coalition may lose its majority in the upper house in an election on Sunday, which could heighten calls for the government to boost spending and cut tax.

Japanese voters headed to the polls on Sunday to cast ballots for seats in the parliament’s upper chamber, in an election that could put Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition on rocky

Japan's upper house election sees Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's coalition on shaky ground amid voter discontent over economic woes and immigration policies. The Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito need to secure 50 seats to maintain a simple majority,

Although Japan’s economy shows signs of returning to normal inflation for the first time in three decades, global headwinds and fiscal fragility pose ongoing challenges.

Sometimes, it’s the pressing election issues that no one is talking about that matter most. Especially when the omission is by design — like the role of women in Japan’s economy.

Japan has worked hard to attract foreigners to boost its sluggish economy but now the perception there are too many has prompted the creation of a new task force, as competition for votes heats up ahead of Sunday’s national election.

A slight easing in consumer inflation is welcome news for the Japanese central bank, but stubbornly high food prices will be of concern for policymakers.

Shinjiro Koizumi has scrambled to cut soaring rice prices ahead of a high-stakes election this weekend. Will it be enough to buoy support for the Liberal Democratic Party?

Japan will find out who is replacing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Sept. 29, when the ruling party chooses a new leader, with vaccine minister Taro Kono reckoned to be the frontrunner in the race.