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Jul 17, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Japan enacts law punishing national flag vandalism
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Japan enacted a law prohibiting desecration of the national flag, a right-wing agenda backed by PM Sanae Takaichi.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: Enacted a law prohibiting desecration of the national flag
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 3:26 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: The law was enacted to prohibit desecration of the national flag.
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