Voters in Japan are heading to the polls on Sunday for a snap election to the lower house of parliament, as new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks to secure a majority for his administration. Recent polls suggest that Ishiba’s ruling coalition, made up of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior coalition partner Komeito, may struggle to reach the 233 seats needed for a majority. The LDP, which has dominated Japanese politics for decades, is currently grappling with a corruption scandal that has shaken public confidence. Polling stations are due to close at 8 pm (1100 GMT) and early …