[Maru]

This guy didn't win though. I believe Conservative Party is supposed to be Reform UK-ish, aka "Japan First":

Posting for video:

S: https://mainichi.jp/articles/2026020...0m/010/297000c
Google translate: https://mainichi-jp.translate.goog/a..._x_tr_pto=wapp

Conservative Party fails to win seats in House of Representatives; Naoki Hyakuta and others form new party; internal conflict abounds

The Japanese Conservative Party failed to win any seats in the House of Representatives election held on the 8th.

　The Japanese Conservative Party was founded in 2023 by author Naoki Hyakuta and others. It won three seats in the 2024 House of Representatives election and received more than 2% of the proportional representation vote, fulfilling the requirements to be a political party. In the 2025 House of Councillors election, Hyakuta and two other members were elected.

　Meanwhile, due to conflicts over party management, Takashi Kawamura and two others submitted their resignations from the party, and the party expelled them in January of this year.

Party differences per immigration issue:

Overview on the stance of each political party in Japan regarding current immigration and refugee policies
S: https://www.japan-workers.com/?p=1210

Key differences:

*Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)

• Basic Stance: Strict Enforcement Against Illegal or Fraudulent Stays
  The LDP advocates a strong response to illegal or fraudulent stays, including stricter handling of forged residence cards and improved deportation processes through inter-ministerial cooperation. The party promotes proper implementation of the revised Immigration Control Act (2023), aiming for prompt deportation of individuals without valid residency status.
• On Refugees and Complementary Protection
  The party supports reforms to accept refugees needing international protection and promises to provide Japanese language education and life support for those under the complementary protection scheme.
• Position on Immigration Policy
  In responses to NGO surveys, the LDP took a cautious or neutral stance on revising the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP), granting local voting rights to permanent residents, and enacting anti-discrimination laws.

Komeito (LDP coalition partner)

• Promotion of a Harmonious Society and Support for Complementary Protection
  Komeito supports the smooth implementation of the new complementary protection system (especially for Ukrainian evacuees), with equal access to healthcare, employment, and education similar to convention refugees.
• On Permanent Residency and Integration
  Advocates for transparent guidelines for granting permanent residency to self-reliant, law-abiding foreigners. Maintains a cautious stance on political rights for foreigners.
• Moderate Flexibility
  While the party is supportive of reforms in the technical intern system, it remains undecided on issues like immigration detention and local suffrage.

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP)

• Critical of Current Immigration Law and Proposes Alternatives
  CDP strongly opposed the 2023 amendment to the Immigration Act, citing concerns over arbitrary refugee screening and excessive detention. It has proposed alternatives, such as third-party refugee review panels, judicial oversight of detention, and deportation bans.
• Proactive Policy Positions
  In surveys, CDP supported 9 out of 11 major items, including expanding refugee intake, abolishing TITP, easing permanent residency, and establishing a refugee protection law.
• Opposes Detention and Deportation Practices
  Advocates for ending blanket detention policies, implementing judicial oversight, and banning deportation during refugee applications.

Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party)

• Wary of “Fake Refugees,” but Supportive of Humanitarian Approaches
  The party has expressed concern over bogus asylum seekers but supports humanitarian responses like improving medical aid and refugee procedures.
• Ambiguous Positions
  In many cases, the party answered “undecided” in policy surveys regarding detention, refugee screening, and permanent residency reforms.

Japanese Communist Party (JCP)

• Calls for Systemic Overhaul
  Advocates for:
  • Creating an independent refugee recognition body
  • Ending mandatory detention and enforced deportation
  • Granting local suffrage to permanent residents
  • Abolishing revocation of permanent residency
  • Enacting a Refugee Protection Act
• Fully Supportive in Surveys
  The JCP expressed agreement with all major reform proposals in NGO surveys, indicating a deeply human-rights-centered approach.

Reiwa Shinsengumi

• Human Rights-Centered Reform Agenda
  Calls for legal clarity in immigration detention, judicial review, and limitations on detention periods.
• Fully Supportive in Policy Surveys
  Reiwa agreed with all 11 major reform proposals, including abolishing the TITP and granting voting rights to long-term foreign residents.

Social Democratic Party (SDP)

• Fundamental Institutional Reform
  Proposes abolishing the current Immigration Control Act and replacing it with separate laws for immigration control and refugee protection. Supports local voting rights and opposes forced deportation.
• Strong Pro-Human Rights Stance
  Fully supportive of all key reform proposals, including banning prolonged detention and introducing anti-discrimination laws.

Democratic Party for the People (DPP)

• Cautious Approach to Immigration Policy
  Emphasizes the need for a well-planned, national strategy rather than ad hoc acceptance of immigrants. Calls for careful review of permanent residency policies.
• Ambivalent in Policy Surveys
  Gave “undecided” responses to most reform proposals, including refugee protection laws and political rights for foreigners.