Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a critical challenge in the upper house election. A loss would deepen political instability amidst high prices and US tariff pressures. The ruling coalition's performance is crucial for Ishiba's future and Japan's policy direction,

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a critical test in Sunday’s upper house election. A loss could deepen political instability as his government struggles with rising prices, U.S. tariffs and voter dissatisfaction.

TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces an increasingly uphill battle in Sunday’s upper house election, and a loss could worsen political instability at a time of daunting challenges, such as rising prices and high U.S. tariffs.