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Far-Right Sanseito Party Reshapes Japan's Political Landscape

7/16/2025

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Romeo Marcantuoni, a doctoral candidate at Waseda University, delves into the intriguing world of contemporary Japanese opposition politics. His forthcoming paper focuses on Sanseito, a far-right, anti-globalist party that has captured attention with its provocative "Japanese First" slogan. Through social media activism and conspiracy-laden messaging, Sanseito is reshaping Japan's political landscape.

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Romeo Marcantuoni, a doctoral candidate at Waseda University, delves into the intriguing world of contemporary Japanese opposition politics. His forthcoming paper focuses on Sanseito, a far-right, anti-globalist party that has captured attention with its provocative "Japanese First" slogan. Through social media activism and conspiracy-laden messaging, Sanseito is reshaping Japan's political landscape.