"Battle Royale" actor and left-wing populist Reiwa party leader Taro Yamamoto tried to climb over lawmakers to stop the passing of an anti-refugee law through Japan's Upper House (via
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I'm a member of the city council of Reiwa party in Hokkaido.
Our leader Mr. Yamamoto fought for refugees from other countries.
But the ruling party will give him punishment.
Lawyers have issued a statement opposing the disciplinary action against him.