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Noda Slams Right-Wing 'Japanese First' Policy in Campaign

7/18/2025

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Yoshihiko Noda, head of Japan's largest opposition party, passionately condemned the right-wing Sanseito party's "Japanese First" policy. While campaigning in Sendai and Ibaraki for the Upper House election, he underscored the vital role of foreign residents in Japan's economy and championed the need for a vibrant multicultural society.

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Yoshihiko Noda, head of Japan's largest opposition party, passionately condemned the right-wing Sanseito party's "Japanese First" policy. While campaigning in Sendai and Ibaraki for the Upper House election, he underscored the vital role of foreign residents in Japan's economy and championed the need for a vibrant multicultural society.