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Japan's Anti-Foreigner Sentiment Rises Amid Election Pressure

7/21/2025

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In Japan, a surge of anti-foreigner sentiment is gripping the nation as elections approach, with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's LDP under pressure from far-right parties pushing for harsh immigration laws. Critics highlight the irony of blaming economic woes on immigrants, who actually play a vital role in alleviating labor shortages and boosting the economy.

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In Japan, a surge of anti-foreigner sentiment is gripping the nation as elections approach, with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's LDP under pressure from far-right parties pushing for harsh immigration laws. Critics highlight the irony of blaming economic woes on immigrants, who actually play a vital role in alleviating labor shortages and boosting the economy.