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Anti-foreigner sentiments are on the rise as Japan faces a population crisis (abcnews.go.com)

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Outside a train station near Tokyo, hundreds of people cheer as Sohei Kamiya, head of the surging nationalist party Sanseito, criticizes Japan’s rapidly growing foreign population.

As opponents, separated by uniformed police and bodyguards, accuse him of racism, Kamiya shouts back, saying he is only talking common sense.

Sanseito, while still a minor party, made big gains in July’s parliamentary election, and Kamiya's “Japanese First” platform of anti-globalism, anti-immigration and anti-liberalism is gaining broader traction ahead of a ruling party vote Saturday that will choose the likely next prime minister.

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[–] WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

What makes this even funnier is Japan is one of the most genetically homogenous populations on the planet, and has the lowest immigration intake of any developed economy... but they are super conservative, so "foreigners are the source of all your problems" is like shooting fish in a barrel. Wouldn't be surprised if the percentage of immigrants in Japan is equivalent to the percentage of trans people in any country.

Wonder when they'll realize that capitalism — wealth inequality — is to blame for the enshittification of their lives.