What happens if Japan’s House of Representatives passes a no-confidence resolution against the cabinet?

If the House of Representatives passes a resolution of no confidence or refuses to pass a vote of confidence in the government, the cabinet is required to resign.1

However, there is a constitutional exception: the cabinet may avoid resignation if the House of Representatives is dissolved within 10 days of the no-confidence action. If the house is dissolved, a general election must be held within 40 days.12