As Japan heads to the polls this Sunday, far-right parties like Sanseito are pushing a strong anti-immigration agenda. With Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s LDP facing low approval ratings, rivals are using voter frustration over noisy foreign tourists and isolated crimes to fuel their message.

While Japan saw a record 21.5 million tourist arrivals in early 2025, critics argue that the influx is harming local culture and social order. Some politicians even claim Chinese land-buyers pose a national security risk.

However, experts say Japan’s economy relies heavily on foreign workers due to its shrinking population. Still, nationalist parties echo “Japan First” slogans and hope to ride immigration fears to win votes.