‘Japanese First’: The deep roots of the rising far proper

Japan’s far-right Sanseito occasion received a document variety of seats within the nation’s latest upper-house elections, stripping the ruling occasion of its majority and cementing itself as an outspoken voice in opposition to immigration. The “Japanese First” group, which first got here to prominence with its strident opposition to Covid-19 well being measures, takes inspiration straight from far-right political forces overseas – together with France’s Nationwide Rally and US President Donald Trump’s MAGA motion.