The rise of Japan’s far right was supercharged by Trump – and tourists
In recent years, Japan has witnessed a surge in far-right nationalist groups, a trend that has been accelerated by the influence of former U.S. President Donald Trump and the influx of foreign tourists. These groups, such as Zaitokukai and Nippon Kaigi, have been gaining traction and visibility, sparking concerns both domestically and internationally.
The rise of these far-right groups can be attributed to various factors, including a sense of economic stagnation, historical revisionism, and a growing disillusionment with mainstream politics. The groups often advocate for a return to traditional Japanese values, promote anti-immigrant and anti-Korean sentiments, and challenge Japan’s wartime history.
Some members of these organizations have expressed admiration for Trump’s nationalist rhetoric and policies, seeing him as a champion of their cause. Trump’s America-first stance and his questioning of longstanding alliances resonated with the far-right groups in Japan, who see themselves as protectors of Japanese identity and sovereignty.
Another significant factor in the rise of Japan’s far right has been the impact of tourism. The influx of foreign visitors, particularly from countries like China and South Korea, has fueled nationalist sentiments as some far-right groups view the tourists as a threat to Japanese culture and society. Incidents of discrimination and hostility towards tourists have been reported, highlighting the growing tensions within Japanese society.
As Japan continues to grapple with the consequences of the rise of far-right nationalism, the government faces the challenge of balancing freedom of expression with the need to address hate speech and discriminatory behavior. The influence of Trump and the role of tourism in supercharging the far-right movement underscore the complex dynamics at play in Japan’s evolving sociopolitical landscape.
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1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “The rise of Japan’s far right was supercharged by Trump – and tourists”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.