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The poll showed that the LDP-led coalition was likely to secure more than 300 of the 465 seats in the Lower House.

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Such parties remain small: the biggest is the Japan Innovation Party (Ishin), with 34 seats in the 465-member lower chamber.

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Meanwhile, the newly formed main opposition Centrist Reform Alliance has yet to see a bounce in its support, and will be scrambling to endear itself to more voters before next month’s election.