New Japanese Political Party to 'Stand Up for Japan'
Article about the party's values
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A new political party being formed by former Cabinet ministers Kaoru Yosano and Takeo Hiranuma will build its policy on "esteem for Japanese tradition, culture and history," and has pledged to raise the consumption tax if voted into power.
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Article about the party's name
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A new political party to be launched Saturday will be named "Tachiagare Nippon" (Stand Up, Japan)
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In some countries "standing up" for "tradition" is code for extreme right wing politics (for example Italy's Alleanza Nazionale). Anybody who knows more about the primary actors able to comment?