TOKYO — Populist upstart party Sanseito, which has gained traction with a “Japanese First” message, is in hot water after reports that one of its candidates for Sunday’s upper house election did an interview with Russian state-owned media.
Russian news agency Sputnik posted on its Japanese X social media account a video interview with Saya, a political newcomer running for the Tokyo upper house district. The video has spread through reposts and other digital channels.
