In Japan’s election, voters hope for relief from rising prices

In Japan's upcoming general election on Sunday, rising living costs are a major concern for voters. Many Japanese households are struggling as wages have failed to keep pace with increasing prices, particularly for food staples like rice, which has seen a significant price surge due to shortages. Inflation-adjusted wages have been declining for eleven consecutive months. The weak yen has also contributed to higher prices for imported goods. Voters hope the election will bring relief from these financial pressures as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's LDP coalition faces off against the Centrist Reform Alliance.

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