Japanese supporters hold pro-Trump march in Osaka featuring giant statue
newsweek.com — October 28, 2024, 11:00 AM UTC
A pro-Donald Trump march occurred in Osaka, Japan, featuring a large portable statue of Trump with flashing eyes. Participants wore MAGA caps and carried flags while playing slogans through loudspeakers. This event mirrored a similar demonstration held in Tokyo last month. The Osaka march included banners referencing Trump's life-threatening incident in Pennsylvania. The same mikoshi was used in both events, which are linked to fringe groups like the Sanctuary Church, known for their support of conspiracy theories. Despite these demonstrations, a recent poll shows that 71% of Japanese respondents prefer Kamala Harris over Trump, who has a history of imposing tariffs on Japanese imports.