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Japan Faces Rising Opposition Amid Inflation and Security Concerns

7/6/2025

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Opposition candidates are gaining traction in Japan's House of Councillors election, capturing 36.6% support as inflation rises. In a bid for security, Japan is set to export used destroyers to the Philippines amid tensions with China. Tragically, two women were fatally stabbed in Shizuoka, while communities remain on alert due to ongoing earthquakes.

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Opposition candidates are gaining traction in Japan's House of Councillors election, capturing 36.6% support as inflation rises. In a bid for security, Japan is set to export used destroyers to the Philippines amid tensions with China. Tragically, two women were fatally stabbed in Shizuoka, while communities remain on alert due to ongoing earthquakes.