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Exclusionist rhetoric in Japan politics sparks Osaka anti-xenophobia protest movement

Release Date: 2025-11-02
Media: The Mainichi
Summary: In Osaka, demonstrations were held to protest the rise of xenophobic and anti-foreigner rhetoric following the July House of Councillors election, where the right-wing Sanseito party made notable gains with a “Japanese First” message. Protest organizers expressed concern that Sanseito’s stance promotes discrimination. Party member Chisato Miyade claimed that taxes unfairly benefit foreigners and argued against laws protecting minority rights, framing them as harmful to the majority—statements that critics say foster prejudice.

Speakers at the demonstration, including second-generation immigrant and student J-Rawr, rejected claims that foreigners receive special treatment and highlighted that recent immigration law changes make permanent residents vulnerable to losing their status for issues like unpaid taxes. Activists stressed the need for anti-discrimination laws. Another protest followed in October, led by local groups seeking municipal ordinances to ban hate speech with penalties, aiming to create a society where foreign and Japanese residents can live together with dignity.
Tags: Coexistence

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