Japan's ruling bloc on course to lose majority in upper house: poll

Japan's ruling bloc appears to be in danger of losing its majority in the House of Councillors in the upcoming election for the upper chamber, a Kyodo News poll showed Tuesday, as minor parties gain ground amid household struggles with the rising cost of living.The poll, conducted over two days beginning Sunday with responses from more than 43,000 voters, showed the ruling Liberal Democratic Party being on course to secure fewer than 40 of the 125 seats up for grabs -- a result that would likely trigger calls for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's resignation.While the main opposition Constitu…READ FULL ARTICLE