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Japan votes in a key election as Prime Minister Ishiba faces a possible loss

Japan votes in a key election as Prime Minister Ishiba faces a possible loss

Soaring prices, lagging incomes and burdensome social security payments are the top issues for frustrated, cash-strapped voters. Stricter measures targeting foreign residents and visitors have also emerged as a key issue, with a surging right-wing populist party leading the campaign.

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