Extraordinary Diet session convenes after upper house election

Extraordinary Diet session convenes after upper house election

Lawmakers of the opposition Sanseito party pose for a photo in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, as an extraordinary Diet session is convened following the July 20 House of Councillors election. The right-wing party performed well in the election, increasing its representation in the 248-member upper chamber from two to 15 seats.

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