Litmus Test For Japan’s Ishiba As General Elections Approach

Japan voted on Sunday in its closest election in years, with PM Shigeru Ishiba and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) facing potential setbacks. Opinion polls suggest they may fall short of a majority, risking a blow to Ishiba’s leadership. Amid rising prices and a previous scandal, Ishiba aims to revitalize rural areas and tackle Japan’s declining population with family-friendly policies.