The Japanese government said it is responding to "crimes and nuisances committed by some foreigners and inappropriate use of various systems."

TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) - Japan's ruling coalition is certain to lose control of the upper house in Sunday's election, public broadcaster NHK reported , an outcome that further weakens Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's grip on power as a tariff deadline with the United States looms.

A bad night for ruling coalition could cost the prime minister his job and make it harder to strike a deal with Washington before the August tariff deadline.

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Australia have claimed their first-ever FIBA Women's Asia Cup title, defeating Japan 88 79 in a thrilling and physical final in Shenzhen.

By Junko Fujita and Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -Heading into the most consequential Japanese upper house election in memory and a possible defeat for the coalition of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba,