US EditionTrump-Inspired Populist Takes the Spotlight in Japan
JAPAN, JUL 19 – Sanseitō appeals to disillusioned voters with nationalist, anti-immigration policies amid economic challenges, targeting a potential 10-15 of 125 Upper House seats, polls show.
- On Sunday, Japan goes to the polls with Sanseitō expected to overperform based on latest polling numbers, signaling a far-right surge.
- Global inflation and a devalued yen have pushed up living costs led to Sanseitō’s support surge, with lower-income voters most affected, driving voter discontent.
- Party head Kamiya Shōhei has leveraged social media and rallies to adopt MAGA-style tactics, using fearmongering about 'foreign invasion' to boost Sanseitō's support.
- Recent poll data indicate a shake-up for Japan’s minority government, with Sanseitō expected to win 10–15 seats, eroding Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s support.
- Looking ahead, analysts warn of lasting shifts in Japan’s political map due to this surge, as Sanseitō's tactics may destabilize the LDP, Michael Cucek said.
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Japan's politics are facing troubled times. For the first time, an anti-establishment party is establishing itself to the right of the ruling liberal democrats.
Trump-inspired populist takes the spotlight in Japan
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Japan goes to the polls on Sunday 20 July to elect the members of the Senate. On the eve of this election, which could cost the government the majority, the eyes are turned on Sanseito, a new xenophobic and ultraconservative formation with strong local successes.
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