Key Facts
• July 2022: The ‘Japanese First’ slogan gained traction, earning 7.42 million votes.
• November 15, 2025: Town meeting in Asakura City discussed immigration and foreigner policies.
• 150+ attendees, including party members and supporters, joined the closed-door meeting.
• September 2025: A 20s male attendee expressed hope in the party amid economic struggles.
• November 25, 2025: The party submitted an anti-espionage bill to the Upper House.
• Policies include restricting foreign land purchases and revising immigration acceptance.
• Party support dropped from 12% to 7% after Sanae Takaichi’s administration began.
• Analyst Naoki Kumano linked the slogan’s appeal to economic inequality and right-wing dissatisfaction.
• Party founder Sohei Kamiya is described as a strategic marketer focused on expansion.
• 2022: The party gained its first seat with 1.76 million proportional representation votes.
• Past campaigns included natural food promotion and criticism of COVID-19 policies.
• Analyst Yuuya Watase noted the party’s adaptability, potentially shifting ideologies in the future.
Summary
The ‘Japanese First’ party has gained attention for its immigration and foreigner policies, resonating with voters concerned about economic inequality and national identity. The party’s slogan, which helped secure 7.42 million votes in 2022, continues to shape its agenda. Recent activities include a town meeting in Asakura City and the submission of an anti-espionage bill. Despite a drop in support to 7% following Sanae Takaichi’s administration, analysts highlight the party’s strategic adaptability under leader Sohei Kamiya. The party’s focus on issues like foreign land ownership and immigration reform reflects its commitment to its core message, while its ability to shift ideologies suggests potential for future growth.
