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flag On Dec. 7, 2025, Japan's Taikosha group protested at Yasukuni Shrine, reflecting growing nationalism under PM Sanae Takaichi.

flag On the 84th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, Japan’s small ultra-nationalist group Taikosha, with about 100 mostly middle-aged male members, held a protest at the Yasukuni Shrine, drawing attention amid a broader rightward shift in Japanese politics under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. flag Takaichi’s hardline stances on China, immigration, and national symbols have aligned with Taikosha’s long-standing nationalist ideology, though the group distances itself from her, criticizing her as not fully committed to their vision of a Japan centered on the emperor. flag Despite declining recruitment and fading ties to past subcultures like the bosozoku biker gangs, Taikosha continues symbolic protests, promoting patriotism and traditional values while acknowledging historical links to organized crime without confirming current ties.

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