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The Japanese House of Councillors election, also known as the "参議院選挙" in Japanese, is a national election in Japan.
According to NHK, the election has started with voting underway. The Liberal Democratic Party is seeking to maintain its majority in the House of Councillors, while other parties such as the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party are also vying for seats. A news article by NHK provided coverage of the election and the campaigning efforts of various parties. As reported by NHK, voters are advised to take necessary precautions when casting their ballots, including using a pencil to mark their choices on the ballot paper. Voting will continue until 8 pm local time.