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In a weekend snap election, Japan's ruling Liberal Democrat Party (LDP) and coalition partner Komeito lost their majority in the country's lower house of parliament, with no party reaching the required 233 seats. A vote on a new premiership will take place on Nov. 11.

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According to state broadcaster NHK, LDP finished with 191 seats in the 465-seat chamber, followed by 148 seats for the Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP), 38 for the Japan Restoration Council, 28 for the National Democratic Party, and 24 for Komeito.

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While the LDP and Komeito lost 65 and 8 seats, the Constitutional Democratic Party gained 50 seats. This is the first time the LDP lost its majority in the lower chamber in 15 years.

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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said that the result was a "severe judgement" for the LDP, adding that he would continue in office and enact "fundamental reform" within "money and politics."

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On Monday, Japan's Nikkei Stock Average and the Tokyo Stock Price index rose by 1.8% and 1.5% respectively, while the Yen initially fell to a three-month low past $153.80 before returning to $152.7.

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The LDP had initially governed Japan from its foundation in 1955 until 1993 before reentering government within a year and regaining the prime minister's office in 1996. It lost power in 2009, but returned in 2012 and has governed since.

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Japan's snap election has seen the ruling Liberal Democrat Party (LDP) and coalition partner Komeito lose their majority in the country's lower house of parliament, with no party reaching the required 233 seats. A vote on a new premiership will take place on Nov. 11.

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According to state broadcaster NHK, LDP finished with 191 seats, followed by 148 seats for the Constitutional Democratic Party, 38 seats for the Japan Restoration Council, 28 seats for the National Democratic Party, and 24 seats for Komeito within the 465-seat chamber.

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The result sees the LDP lose 65 seats and Komeito lose eight seats, with the Constitutional Democratic Party gaining 50 seats. This is the first time that that the LDP has lost its majority in the lower chamber for 15 years.

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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who called the snap election after entering the role earlier this month following the resignation of former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, stated that the result was a "severe judgement" for the LDP. The Prime Minister has also claimed he will continue in the jib and enact "fundamental reform" within "money and politics."

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Following the results, Japan's Nikkei Stock Average rose by 1.8% and the Tokyo Stock Price index rose by 1.5% on Monday, whilst the Yen initially fell to a three-month low past US$153.80 before returning to approximately $152.7

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The LDP had initially governed Japan since its foundation in 1955 until 1993, before reentering government within a year and regaining the prime minister's office in 1996. The LDP next lost power in 2009, but returned in 2012 and have governed since.

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Whilst Japan's opposition parties were unable to come to an official agreement prior to the election in order to finally remove a weakened and scandal-riddled LDP from power, momentum remains with the country's advocates for change following a hugely successful night for the CDP. Now the real discussions must begin as rival interests and ideologies must be placed to one side in order to ensure a new era for Japanese politics.

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Japan opposition sees change on horizon after strong election results

Whilst a monumental blow to Ishiba and his coalition, the LDP remain the largest party in Japan and their continued governance of the country remains a plausible outcome of this election. Ishiba's ascension as LDP leader was intended as a break from the status quo political corruption that had marred Japan for so long – divided opposition may buy the Prime Minister time to sure up his position and turn the corner that the country so clearly desires.

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Japan election: what’s next for Ishiba and the LDP after polls drubbing?

There is a 50% chance that the LDP will lose its status as the largest party in Japan's lower chamber, the House of Representatives, by July 2041, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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Japan: Ruling LDP Loses Majority After Snap Election

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Though Japan's opposition parties were unable to come to an official agreement prior to the election to finally remove a weakened and scandal-riddled LDP from power, momentum remains with the country's advocates for change following a hugely successful night for the CDP. Now, the real discussions must begin, as rival interests and ideologies must be placed to one side to ensure a new era for Japanese politics.

Despite a monumental blow to Ishiba and his coalition, the LDP remains Japan's largest party, and its continued governance of the country remains a plausible outcome of this election. Ishiba's ascension as LDP leader was intended as a break from the status quo political corruption that had marred Japan for so long — divided opposition may buy the prime minister time to sure up his position and turn the corner that the country so clearly desires.

There's a 50% chance that the LDP will lose its status as the largest party in Japan's lower chamber, the House of Representatives, by July 2041, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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