The right-leaning fringe group Sanseito and the small opposition Democratic Party for the People made significant gains in Sunday's House of Councillors election, apparently reflecting voter frustration with mainstream parties and rising cost-of-living pressures.Sanseito, founded in 2020 through YouTube recruitment, has drawn attention with its "Japanese First" slogan and controversial rhetoric, particularly toward foreigners, raising concerns of xenophobia."I felt the tailwind blowing stronger in the 17 days (of election campaigning)," said Sohei Kamiya, the 47-year-old leader of the fledg…READ FULL ARTICLE
