noun
House of Councillors election
Refers to the election for the upper house of Japan's National Diet, held every three years for half the seats.
次の参議院選挙は来年の夏に行われる予定です。
The next House of Councillors election is scheduled for next summer.
Refers to the election for the lower house (House of Representatives), which has more power and can be dissolved for a snap election.
Compound of 参議院 (House of Councillors) and 選挙 (election).