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Japan’s New Flag Law Tests Free Expression
The Diplomat·July 20, 2026
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Japan has enacted legislation that prohibits publicly damaging, removing, or defacing its national flag if the act would cause others "extreme discomfort or disgust." The law raises concerns among free speech advocates about potential restrictions on political expression and protest rights.
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The law forbids publicly damaging, removing, or defacing a Japanese flag in a manner likely to cause others “extreme discomfort or disgust.”
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