Japan’s far-right surge: Sanseito and ‘Japan First’ politics in 2025

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Japan is seeing a surge in far-right activism driven by SANSEITO and a growing wave of “Japan First” nationalism. This episode explains how these groups gained momentum, why their message resonates with some voters and what their rise means for Japan’s political landscape in 2025.Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH

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