A spike in approval for a minor party is alarming some ahead of elections. But the nation lacks the kindling for a populist fire. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/07/15/japan/japans-rightwing-fringe-no-maga/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #sanseito #immigration #2025upperhouseelection #ldp