Kishida vows to 'build on Abe's accomplishments' after election win

Japanese PM 'strongly expects' Diet debate on constitutional reform

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrives at his office in Tokyo on July 11, following his coalition's strong showing in Sunday's election. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)  

KENTARO IWAMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday pledged to carry on the legacy of assassinated former leader Shinzo Abe, following the ruling bloc's landslide upper house election victory.

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