Anti-immigration protests erupt in Japan in a movement called ‘Japanese First’ that’s fueled by President Donald Trump’s strength
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Osaka to voice their opposition to Japan’s immigration policies.
One of which is inviting African migrants into the country to help with labor shortages, but the migrants are reportedly bringing with them crime, interracial r*ape and a disregard for Japanese culture.
Some of the African countries are Nigeria, and Ghana, along with M*slim majority countries like Egypt, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Migrants now number nearly 4 million in Japan
Protests have taken place in cities like Tokyo, and Nagoya displaying the major backlash against Japan’s migrant crisis.
Protesters argue that the influx of migrants strain public resources and undermine Japan’s cultural cohesion.
The government’s 2023 amendments to the Refugee Recognition Act, which allowed for less deportations of migrants have been criticized as too lenient.
Demonstrators demanding even stricter measures, including limits on permanent residency and cutting off welfare benefits for non-citizens.
The rise of groups like Sanseito, which gained 14 seats in the 2025 upper house election, reflects growing support for nationalist policies.
The party’s mission, inspired by Trump, has resonated with younger voters who are frustrated by economic insecurity and threats to national identity at the hands of migrants.
