House of Representatives
Lower house of the National Diet of Japan
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| 2024 | Most recent House of Representatives election, reflecting the ongoing development of Japan's democratic political system. |
| October 27 2024 | 50th House of Representatives election conducted with Shigeru Ishiba as a prominent candidate. Liberal Democratic Party secured 191 seats (41.08% of total), with a voter turnout of 53.85%. |
| October 27 2024 | The most recent election for the House of Representatives was held, where the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito coalition won 215 seats, falling short of the 233-seat majority required to form a government. |
| October 9 2024 | Dissolution of the 50th House of Representatives, marking the end of the current electoral term. |
| December 2022 | Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced plans to significantly increase funding for the Japan Self-Defense Forces in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and increased military cooperation between China and Russia. |
| 2021 | Latest election showing continued evolution of Japan's political representation, with 261 seats going to a particular political configuration. |
| October 31 2021 | 49th House of Representatives election held with Fumio Kishida as a key candidate. Liberal Democratic Party won 261 seats (56.12% of total), with a voter turnout of 55.93%. |
| October 14 2021 | Dissolution of the 49th House of Representatives, triggering preparations for a new election. |
| 2020 | Shinzo Abe stepped down as prime minister due to health reasons. |
| 2019 | Japanese imperial transition occurred, with Naruhito succeeding to the throne. |
| 2017 | The Diet passed the Emperor Abdication Law, allowing Emperor Akihito to abdicate. |
| 2012 | The LDP and Komeito returned to power after the election, with Shinzo Abe becoming prime minister for an eight-year stint. |
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