Sanseito, a far-right nationalist group, gained 14 seats in Japan's upper house election, marking a significant increase from its previous single seat. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party faces challenges due to corruption scandals and rising costs. Sanseito's platform focuses on anti-immigration and anti-diversity, despite claims from its leader, Sohei Kamiya, that it is not xenophobic. The party aims to limit foreign residents and tighten immigration rules. Their rise has sparked protests, and Kamiya has drawn inspiration from Trump, opposing gender equality policies.