Key Facts
• Japan Conservative Party founded in October 2023 by Naoki Hyakuta and Kaori Arimoto.
• Secured 3 seats in the 2024 Lower House election, meeting national party requirements.
• Focus policies: zero consumption tax on food, abolishing renewable energy surcharges, immigration reform.
• Running 9 candidates in the 2025 Upper House election: 5 in districts, 4 in proportional representation.
• Party slogan: “Make Japan Prosperous and Strong.”
• Inflation: 12,550 food items rose by 17% in 2024; 60% of citizens report financial struggles.
• Proposed permanent zero consumption tax on food, citing a ¥6 trillion tax revenue surplus.
• Immigration policy criticized for lack of regulation, causing wage suppression and social friction.
• Advocates for revising the “103 million yen barrier” to unlock 4.4 million potential workers.
• Party opposes alliances with the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, and Communist Party.
Summary
The Japan Conservative Party, led by Naoki Hyakuta and Kaori Arimoto, aims to secure its first Upper House seat in the 2025 election. Established in 2023, the party emphasizes economic growth and national security, proposing zero consumption tax on food, abolishing renewable energy surcharges, and immigration policy reform. Highlighting inflation and stagnant wages, the party seeks to alleviate financial burdens and address labor shortages by revising tax and immigration systems. With 9 candidates running, the party positions itself as a distinct alternative to existing political forces, advocating for a return to traditional values and sustainable economic growth.
