Japanese Election coverage: Exit polls expected at 20:00 JST / 11:00 GMT / 06:00 EST

• Japanese exit polls have typically been seen to be reliable due to large in-person samples and high voter participation. Though, there may be some discrepancy if the election race is close.

Weather conditions:

• Several outlets have reported that some polling stations will close early due to heavy snowfall. 
• Local press have also reported that voter turn out has fallen from last year. Kyodo suggested that by 14:00 JST voter turnout reached 16.05% (prev. 19.12%) in 2024.