Japan PM Faces Resignation Calls After Election Loss | JQJO

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces pressure to resign after his ruling coalition suffered a significant defeat in Sunday's upper house elections. The loss follows October's lower house setback and comes amid trade tensions with the U.S. over tariffs and defense spending. Ishiba, whose party ran an anti-immigration "Japanese First" campaign, acknowledged his responsibility but intends to remain in office, sparking criticism from opposition figures. Past prime ministers have resigned after similar upper house losses.