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How a far-right 'Japanese First' party made big election gains

A fringe far-right populist party in Japan was one of the biggest winners in the weekend’s upper house election ...

Over 50% of Japan's upper house lawmakers oppose LDP-led government

A postelection survey conducted by Kyodo News showed Friday that 56.4 percent of House of Councillors members do not favor a ...

'Japanese First' party emerges as election force with tough immigration talk

The fringe far-right Sanseito party emerged as one of the biggest winners in Japan's upper house election, gaining support ...

Japanese leader Ishiba vows to remain despite speculation, says he will focus on new US trade deal

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to remain in power to oversee the implementation of a new Japan-U.S. tariff ...

A Populist Party That Began on YouTube Helped Disrupt Japan’s Ruling Coalition

The Sanseito party tapped into discontent over issues galvanizing voters worldwide: inflation, immigration and a political ...