TOKYO -- Japan's ruling and opposition parties are gearing up for a general election that must be held in the next six months as the four-year legal term of the lower house ends in October.
Politicians already spoiling for a fight as end of term looms for lower house
Lawmakers in Japan's lower house cheer the dissolution of the chamber in September 2017. Opposition parties had boycotted the session. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)
TOKYO -- Japan's ruling and opposition parties are gearing up for a general election that must be held in the next six months as the four-year legal term of the lower house ends in October.