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Japanese politics refers to the political system and institutions of Japan as a country.
According to NHK News, the Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner Komeito have fallen short of a majority in the upper house, with 50 seats required for a majority. This has come as a surprise following the party's previous success in local and lower house elections. The party's leader, Fumio Kishida, has stated that the party will take responsibility and learn from the results, despite the party's previous confidence in their ability to secure a majority. The defeat has sparked discussions about the direction of the party and its place in Japanese politics. A latest article by NHK News highlights the significance of the election results and their implications for the party and Japanese politics.