Summary
On 20th July, Japan’s far-right party, Sanseito, rode a “Japanese First” message to a surprising overperformance in the Upper House election, leaping from 1 to 14 seats. Since then, there have been numerous signs of a rightward lean in Japan. As anti-immigration protests occur across the country, even Elon Musk jumped into the fray, voicing support for one such demonstration in September.
The rise of the Japanese far-right, with its nativist and nationalist ideologies, mirrors similar movements elsewhere. The ripple effects of Japan’s move rightward are already reshaping national politics. In a bid to win back conversative voters, the ruling LDP selected hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi as party leader and prime minister. What is behind the rise of the Japanese right? And at a time when Japan is pushing for immigration to ameliorate its declining population, what impact will this have on the country?
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