Small opposition parties, viewed as forces advocating populist and extreme policies, increased their seats in Sunday's general election, with a high-profile slush fund scandal dampening the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's popularity.The developments are similar to those in some European countries, where far-right or far-left political parties have gained momentum amid mounting frustration with mainstream powers seen as favoring elites and the wealthy, analysts said.The anti-establishment political party Reiwa Shinsengumi, which promised to abolish Japan's consumption tax to entice voters,…READ FULL ARTICLE
