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Japan to Hold Upper House Election on July 20, Government Spokesperson Says

24/06/2025 10:27 AM

TOKYO, June 24 (Reuters) -- Japan plans to hold an upper house election on July 20, government spokesperson, Yoshimasa Hayashi, said on Tuesday.

The election follows Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's decision not to extend the last parliamentary session, which ended on June 22.

-- REUTERS


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