Japan's ruling party faces potential loss of majority in election results

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) may lose its majority in the lower house of parliament, according to exit polls from the recent general election. This shift raises questions about the future government structure. Historically, the LDP has faced challenges, such as in 1983 and 1993, when it lost its majority and formed coalitions to remain in power. The party has governed for most of Japan's postwar history, with brief interruptions. In 2009, the Democratic Party won a landslide victory but struggled with crises, allowing the LDP to regain control in 2012. The current election results could signal another change in Japan's political landscape.