TOKYO -- Japan's ruling coalition is poised to shed its minority status in the lower house of parliament, which is expected to smooth the way for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government to pass upcoming budgets.
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Japan PM set to gain firmer footing with renewed lower house majority
Opposition still needed with minority in upper chamber
The coalition led by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is poised to gain a slim majority in the lower house of parliament. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
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