The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.----------Campaigning for Japan upper house election begins, inflation tests PMTOKYO - Official campaigning began in Japan on Thursday for the July 20 House of Councillors election, a crucial test for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his minority government as voters struggle with the rising cost of living.Ishiba has set a goal for the ruling coalition of his Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito party to retain its majority in the 248-member upper house, meaning it will need to win at least 50 seats in the upcomi…READ FULL ARTICLE