The is a minor
nationalist
Nationalism is an idea and movement that holds that the nation should be congruent with the state. As a movement, nationalism tends to promote the interests of a particular nation (as in a group of people), Smith, Anthony. ''Nationalism: Th ...
party in Japan that was founded in 1988. , it is not represented in either chamber of the
Diet of Japan.
Political ideology
The Japan Nation Party is on the political right. It promotes
nationalism
Nationalism is an idea and movement that holds that the nation should be congruent with the state. As a movement, nationalism tends to promote the interests of a particular nation (as in a group of people), Smith, Anthony. ''Nationalism: The ...
and wants Japan to become a "true national power". The party's stated goals are to "enrich people's freedom", show "respect for human rights", and promote "social equilibrium".
Political activities
The party has taken part in Japanese upper house elections since 1992 and in lower house elections since 1993. In 1991, it ran as its candidate for Governor of Tokyo. Shirai is currently the party president.
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References
External links
*{{webarchive, url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080430122747/http://www.kokumintou.com/, date=30 April 2008, title=Japan Nation Party website
1988 establishments in Japan
Nationalist parties in Japan
Political parties established in 1988
Political parties in Japan
ja:志良以榮#国民党 (日本 1988 - )