Constitution reform likely in sight after upper house race: poll

Constitution reform likely in sight after upper house race: poll

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe runs in the city of Matsuyama on June 11, 2016, during his campaign for the July 10 House of Councillors election. A Kyodo News survey has indicated that amending Japan's Constitution is within reach, as many lawmakers in favor of such reform are likely to win in the election, which would pave the way to securing the required two-thirds majority in the upper house. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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