Ishiba said the coalition's poor showing was because his government’s measures to combat price increases had yet to reach many people.View on euronews

Japan's ruling coalition has lost its majority in the Upper House. Speaking to media on Sunday, Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru indicated he intends to stay in his post.

Japan’s shaky ruling coalition is likely to lose its majority in the upper house, exit polls showed after Sunday’s election, potentially heralding political turmoil as a tariff deadline with the United States looms.