Japan right-wing leader's remarks on foreigners may be hate speech

Japan right-wing leader's remarks on foreigners may be hate speech

Naoki Hyakuta, leader of the minor right-wing opposition Conservative Party of Japan, made remarks on Saturday that could be construed as hate speech, criticizing foreign workers during a national election campaign.

Japanese Conservative Leader Sparks Uproar Over Anti-Migrant Remarks

🇯🇵🔥📹 On July 5, 2025, Japanese political figure Naoki Hyakuta, leader of the Conservative Party of Japan, ignited intense controversy after delivering a speech labeled by critics as “hate speech” and “xenophobic.” In the footage, Hyakuta accused migrants of “disrespecting Japanese culture,” contributing to crime, forming “no-go zones,” and living off welfare rather than contributing through labor. The comments sparked backlash across the pol…