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Japan said at a ‘crossroads’ over party policies on foreign residents

Release Date
2025-07-16
Media
The Asahi Shimbun
Summary
During Japan's Upper House election campaign, several political parties are advocating for stricter regulations on foreigners, reflecting a rise in xenophobic sentiment among certain voter groups. This trend is influenced by the growing popularity of Sanseito, a nationalist “Japan First” party.

Many Japanese voters, facing financial stress and public safety concerns, are increasingly receptive to anti-foreigner rhetoric. For example, some fear rising housing costs due to wealthy foreign buyers or associate rising foreign populations with potential crime—despite data showing no recent increase in crime by foreigners.

Meanwhile, foreign residents and people of foreign descent in Japan report feeling anxious, hurt, and excluded. They emphasize their contributions to Japanese society—through taxes, labor, and cultural integration—and warn that anti-immigrant policies could worsen labor shortages and harm Japan in the long run.

Experts and human rights organizations express concern. Professor Ken Endo warns that Japan faces a critical turning point, as populist and xenophobic sentiment could shift mainstream politics further right, threatening democratic values. Rights groups like Amnesty International Japan have called for protection of human rights and denounced the use of xenophobia in campaigns.

Overall, the article highlights growing political polarization over immigration in Japan and the risks of exploiting anti-foreigner narratives for political gain.
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