Japanese Voters Go to Polls in Key Election

Parliamentary elections have started in Japan. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is aiming for a clear victory, though weather conditions may affect voter turnout.

Japanese voters began casting their ballots on Sunday morning local time. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to win by a landslide, but record snowfall in some parts of the country may prevent many voters from reaching polling stations.

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