Liberal Democratic Party of Japan
Elections in Japan end with boost to right-wing, defeat of center-left opposition
The opposition coalition of five parties led by the Constitutional Democratic Party suffered a massive defeat, while the ruling conservative coalition led by the Liberal Democratic Party continues to maintain its majority in the National Diet
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