Anti-establishment parties focused on wages, immigration and an unresponsive political elite struck a chord with working-age people in Japan.

Exit polls indicate Japan's ruling coalition may lose its majority in the upper house, escalating political instability. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's grip weakens, further challenged by a looming tariff deadline with the U.

Sanseitō, an ultranationalist populist party, gained in Japan’s elections after framing immigration as a central issue.

Japan,a fascinating country with a rich cultural and historical legacy, stands as a remarkable blend of the ancient and the modern. This island nation has a past steeped in both triumphs and struggles.

Exit polls indicate a potential loss of majority for Japan's ruling coalition, undermining Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's position. As Japan grapples with rising costs and social issues, a populist party surges,

Many constituents, frustrated with the current state of affairs, have turned away from the LDP and are seeking possibilities in newer and smaller parties.

Gold prices edged higher in early Asian trading on Monday, driven by rising investor caution over impending U.S. trade tariffs and Japan’s shifting political landscape following a key election result.

Leila Fadel speaks with James D.J. Brown, associate professor of political science at Temple University's Japan Campus, about the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

A variety of scenarios await the country should the ruling coalition lose its majority in the Upper House — from an enlarged coalition to an opposition-led government.