Key Facts
• July 27: Kamitani Munenori appeared on “Soko Made Itte Iinkai NP.”
• Kamitani criticized left-leaning media for “coordinated attacks” with activists and politicians.
• Sanseitō achieved success in the July 20 Upper House election with its “Japan First” platform.
• Kamitani described the party’s stance as “centrist,” rejecting claims of being right-wing.
• July 26: Kamitani announced plans to file a BPO complaint against TBS’s “Hōdō Tokushū.”
• The complaint follows two consecutive broadcasts allegedly damaging Sanseitō’s reputation.
Summary
Kamitani Munenori, leader of Sanseitō, criticized certain left-leaning media outlets for allegedly collaborating with activists and politicians to launch “coordinated attacks” against his party. Speaking on July 27 during a TV appearance, Kamitani highlighted the media’s role in election interference and misrepresentation. Sanseitō, which promotes a “Japan First” agenda, recently gained traction in the July 20 Upper House election. Kamitani emphasized the party’s centrist position, countering claims of being right-wing. On July 26, he announced plans to file a complaint with the Broadcasting Ethics and Program Improvement Organization (BPO) against TBS’s “Hōdō Tokushū,” accusing the program of tarnishing the party’s image in two consecutive broadcasts.
