Japan's ruling party loses majority in national election, raising questions about future government stability

Japan's ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), lost its parliamentary majority in the recent national election. The coalition secured 209 out of 465 seats, marking its worst performance since 2009. The main opposition party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ), gained 143 seats and plans to collaborate with other opposition groups for a potential government change. This shift raises questions about future political stability amid economic challenges. Ishiba's LDP faced voter backlash over a political funding scandal and rising living costs. The party's future alliances may include the Democratic Party of the People and the Japan Innovation Party, but differing policies could complicate negotiations.