Japan's ruling coalition lost control of the Upper House in an election on Sunday, further weakening Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's grip on power. TOKYO: Despite the ruling coalition's bruising loss in a crucial parliamentary election , Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday (Jul 21) promised to stay on, citing US tariff negotiations among his priorities. His Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and coalition partner Komeito secured 47 seats, short of the 50 seats it needed to ensure a