Japan’s Africa Outreach Sparks Outrage at Home | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

A cultural exchange meant to strengthen Japan-Africa relations has triggered a domestic uproar. After Tokyo introduced a symbolic "hometown" programme with four African nations, misinformation spread rapidly, claiming Japan was giving away cities and issuing special visas. As backlash mounts, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces growing criticism, exposing deep-seated tensions over immigration, identity, and Japan’s global ambitions.


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