Japan’s constitutional democracy

As Japan heads toward the 2025 Upper House elections, the stakes are far greater than the mere contestation of seats as they touch the core of Japan’s constitutional democracy. The outcome will not only determine the legislative strength of the ruling LDP-Komeito coalition but also signal the public’s confidence in a government grappling with inflation, political fatigue, and institutional distrust. The electoral mechanisms, however technically intricate, must ultimately serve the constitutional promise of fairness, accountability, and meaningful representation. Whether the electorate chooses continuity or calls for course correction, the elections reaffirm the role of the House of Councillors as a vital constitutional safeguard in Japan’s bicameral system. In an era marked สล็อต เว็บตรง