The Upper House election will be a test of the economic strategies being pursued by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's coalition government — or so says his ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Although Japan faces problems ranging from social welfare to history disputes and national security, the LDP's public relations machine is trying to keep the message focused on the economy.
" 'Abenomics' is lifting investor and public sentiment."
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