An interesting reflection by sociologist Kinosita Chigaya on the legacy of Reiwa Shinsengumi and what their near-decimation in last week's Lower House elections says about Japanese politics today
@kant.bsky.socialIn that respect, Sanseito does inherit the existing tools of wider opposition politics—not just of the fringe right—which allows them to be efficient in appealing to the unaligned and disaffected voter base
They’re new but familiar
Something I noticed in discussions with @rmarcantuoni.bsky.social
