Importance of the Upper House Election The election in Japan’s Upper House (House of Councillors) was held on 20th July in which half of the seats were contested. Although the election in the Upper House does not determine the government- the House of Representative (Lower House) holds the prerogative to elect the Prime Minister, but both the houses exercises legislative powers. Hence, as a result it is crucial for the Prime Minister to ensure majority of its political party in both the Houses for easy passage of bills. First time in Japan’s History On July 20, Japan’s long-time ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner Komeito lost their majority in an election for the Upper House of the Parliament....