Linda Sieg covered Japanese politics, economics and social issues at Reuters in Tokyo for over three decades, most recently as chief political correspondent. She is currently freelancing.
With the LDP losing credibility, fears grow that parties may adopt MAGA-like populist policies
Linda Sieg
August 22, 2025 17:05 JST
Japan’s Sanseito party leader Sohei Kamiya speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 1. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)