4. Is there a ban on corporate donations to candidates?

Japan

Japan

Answer
Yes
Source

Source: 
政治資金規正法, 1948 (2022改正)
Political Funds Control Act, 1948 (as amended by Act No.68 of 2022)

第二十一条の二 何人も、公職の候補者の政治活動に関して寄附をしてはならない。

Article 21-2 No person shall make a contribution in connection with the political activities of a candidate for public office.

Comment

No person shall make a contribution in connection with the political activities of a candidate for public office.

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