8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates?
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)
第二十二条の六 何人も、本人の名義以外の名義又は匿名で、政治活動に関する寄附をしてはならない。
Article 22-6 1 No person shall make a donation related to political activities under any name other than their own or anonymously.
Comment
Anonymous contributions are banned.
