Event Brief
LDP proposes penalties for vandalizing Japan flag online
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
Summary: Japan's LDP outlines penalties of up to two years in prison or ¥200,000 fines for publicly damaging the national flag.
WHO: LDP
WHAT: Proposes penalties for publicly damaging the national flag, including prison terms and fines, for online sharing
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 4:40 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: To penalize sharing national flag vandalism online
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