1989 Japanese House of Councillors election
Elections for the Japanese House of Councillors were held in Japan on 23 July 1989.
The election result was a setback for ruling Liberal Democratic Party because of the Recruit scandal, the introduction of a 3% consumption tax, and the involvement of Prime Minister Uno Sōsuke in a sex scandal.
This is the first time that the LDP lost the majority in the House of Councillors. Since 1989, due to the House of Councillors without a simple majority, LDP needs to cooperate and form coalitions with other parties.
The Japan Socialist Party-led opposition won a majority of seats.Election results
