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Sanseito Party Challenges LDP in Japan's Election Fight

7/18/2025

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Japan's Sanseito party, a rising populist-conservative force, is set to take on Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru's Liberal Democratic Party in the upcoming election. Founded in 2020, Sanseito's ethno-nationalist stance and anti-immigration rhetoric resonate with voters. With polls indicating a potential gain of 10 to 15 seats, the LDP faces a challenging battle amid waning support and corruption controversies.

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Japan's Sanseito party, a rising populist-conservative force, is set to take on Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru's Liberal Democratic Party in the upcoming election. Founded in 2020, Sanseito's ethno-nationalist stance and anti-immigration rhetoric resonate with voters. With polls indicating a potential gain of 10 to 15 seats, the LDP faces a challenging battle amid waning support and corruption controversies.