Broadcasters are expected to issue projections based on their exit polls shortly.

The PM's ruling bloc is projected to win at least 300 of the 465 seats in parliament's lower house, exit polls show.

The election outcome is expected shortly after polls close at 11:00 GMT.

Broadcasters are expected to issue projections based on their exit polls shortly.

The PM's LDP set to win 274 to 328 of the 465 seats in Japan's lower house, according to exit polls.