TOKYO (Kyodo) -- As campaigning for an upper house election began Thursday, voters gave their opinions to Kyodo News on key topics that could change the course of Japan, such as a planned consumption tax hike, constitutional change and the pension system. . . ..…
focal point in the race is whether amendment forces, including the bloc, Nippon Ishin and others will retain two-thirds of seats in the upper house.. ..…
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The following are campaign pledges made by major political parties on key issues for the July 21 House of Councillors election. . . Liberal Democratic Party will: . -- seek to amend the Constitution early on by promoting discussions. . -- strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance..…
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