Sohei Kamiya | |
|---|---|
| 神谷 宗幣 | |
_(cropped).jpg) Kamiya in 2023 | |
| Secretary General of Sanseitō | |
| Assumed office 17 March 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Member of the House of Councillors | |
| Assumed office 26 July 2022 | |
| Constituency | Proportional Representation Block |
| Member of the Suita City Council | |
| In office 27 May 2007 – 26 December 2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 October 1977 Takahama, Fukui, Japan |
| Political party | Sanseitō (2020–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (2015–2020) Liberal Democratic (2012–2015) Suita Shinsengai (2007–2012) |
| Alma mater | Kansai University (BLitt), (J.D.) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | https://www.kamiyasohei.jp/ |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Ground Self-Defense Force |
| Years of service | 2012–2022 |
| Rank | Sergeant (Japanese: Santō rikusō) |
| Unit | Reserves |
Sohei Kamiya (神谷 宗幣, Kamiya Sōhei, born 12 October 1977) is a Japanese politician who is the founder and Secretary General of the right-wing populist political party Sanseitō. Kamiya has been serving as a member of the House of Councillors since 2022 through the Proportional Representation Block.
A conspiracy theorist who promotes COVID-19 misinformation and anti-vaccine propaganda,[1] Kamiya gained international media attention while campaigning for the 2022 House of Councillors election due to his antisemitic rhetoric during public appearances and campaign rallies.[2] His party has been described as a cult by his political opponents.[3]
- ^ "Populist Sanseito party rising through rhetoric seen on YouTube". The Asahi Shimbun. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
- ^ Beck, Atara (2022-07-12). "Japanese politician who railed against 'Jewish capital' wins parliamentary seat". WIN. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
- ^ "参院選のダークホース「参政党」の正体に迫る 〈#カルトじゃない〉と主張するが実態は？｜日刊ゲンダイDigital". 日刊ゲンダイDigital. 2022-07-06. Retrieved 2023-06-17.