Article
Mayor of Japan town with many foreigners perplexed by rising support for Sanseito
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20251031/p2a/00m/0na/018000c
Discussion Questions
- Do you think the views of foreigners by Japanese people have changed from the past to the present?
- Why do you think Japan’s views of foreigners have changed recently?
- What is your view of the term “coexistence”, which has been used more frequently lately? What does that mean to you?
- What role do you believe governments and companies play in ensuring a peaceful and orderly society between native Japanese and foreign residents?
Further discussion
- It has been observed that there has been a rise in anti-foreigner sentiment among younger generations of Japanese. Why do you think this is happening?
- What has been your experience encountering foreigners in Japan? Do you have any advice for those who have little to no experience with foreigners, either professionally or in everyday life?
