Japan's embattled prime minister Shigeru Ishiba, fresh off a crushing defeat in upper house elections over the weekend, will not be in a position of strength to negotiate a favorable trade deal with the U.S., analysts said.

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to announce that he will step down from the top job, according to local media.

An analysis of voter trends in both parties in the months leading up to the election has indicated a significant shift to Sanseito by those who once voted for the DPP.

Takahiro Anno, leader of the political group Team Mirai, is set to secure his first victory in the July 20 House of Councillors proportional ･･･

Voting has begun for Japan's House of Councillors election. All eyes on whether the ruling coalition will be able to retain its majority amid growing public frustration with rising prices and support for emerging parties,