The fringe far-right Sanseito party emerged as one of the biggest winners in Japan's upper house election, gaining support with warnings of a "silent invasion" of immigrants.

Japanese Premier Shigeru Ishiba pledges to stay in power amid internal party pressure following significant losses in the upper house elections. Facing criticism, he aims to handle crucial issues like U.

Premier says he would remain in office to oversee tariff talks with US, but analysts say he faces political headwinds.

While foreign nationals do not have the right to vote unless they naturalize, as residents they contribute to the economy, pay taxes and raise families in Japan. As electoral results could impact their lives, The Japan Times asked several foreign residents to weigh in. Interviews have been edited for brevity and clarity.

Birthed on YouTube spreading Covid-19 conspiracy theories, the party broke into mainstream politics with its populist campaign.

Japanese voters participated in a closely contested upper house election that could create political upheaval. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's coalition faces challenges from opposition parties advocating fiscal changes.

Morgan Stanley analysts said that North American investors were unfazed by the election outcome, which aligned with expectations. Defense stocks remained bullish due to expected U.S.-Japan collaboration in shipbuilding, while auto and machinery sectors faced tariff risks, they added.

Anti-establishment parties focused on wages, immigration and an unresponsive political elite struck a chord with working-age people in Japan.

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