Japan ’s far-right Sanseito party has launched an international wing to court Trump allies like Steve Bannon and similar groups in Europe, hoping global conservative backing will help it disrupt Japan’s traditional politics, four party officials said.

Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, spreading conspiracy theories about vaccinations and the perceived influence of global elites, Sanseito broke into mainstream politics in a July election with fiery warnings about foreigners.

Now, as Japan’s long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party picks a new leader to steady its shaky administration, Sanseito is seeking to raise its international profile to lend credibility to its challenge for power and influence.

“It’s clear that we no longer live in an era where Japan can determine its course alon

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