Japan votes amid economic pressure
Japanese voters head to the polls in Upper House elections that could decide PM's political future.
Voters head to the polls in Japan this weekend in a crucial Upper House election. The vote comes amid rising economic pressures, including the threat of US tariffs on key exports like cars, high inflation, low productivity and a rapidly ageing population.
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