The Japanese Government is losing strength and the far-right is rising with its anti-immigration message in the absence of official results

With alarming projections, the counting of votes in the partial elections to the Japanese Upper House for Shigeru Ishiba's government has begun, as the latest polls suggest that the Liberal Democratic Party (PLD) would fall from 52 seats to 27, and its partner Komeito would also decline.

With the regression of officialism, the far-right Sanseito party will risefrom a single seat to 22.

Created on YouTube during the pandemic, the party has gained visibility with the slogan "Japanese First," a powerful anti-immigration discourse, promises of tax cuts and increased social spending.

Its leader, Sohei Kamiya, is inspired by Donald Trump and has expressed his intention to extend it to the Lower House. Inflation, economic stagnation and the rise of the foreign population has enabled Sanseus to connect with the frustrated voters.

The rise of Sanseito and the support of the LDP may further destabilize the Ishiba Government, which was defeated in the Lower House in October. a confirmation of these terms opens the door to internal pressure to resign.

However, the final results will be released this Monday.