Sunday's elections shook up the composition of the Upper House, with the Liberal Democratic Party losing heavily, especially in urban districts where multiple seats were up for grabs.
Two women running in Tokyo -- one of the most heavily contested constituencies -- beat out 19 other candidates vying for four seats up for grabs Sunday.
But reflecting the setback faced by the LDP throughout the nation, LDP incumbent Kiyoko Ono lost a bid for her third term.
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