22. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to candidates?
Japan
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)
第四条 3 この法律において「寄附」とは、金銭、物品その他の財産上の利益の供与又は交付で、党費又は会費その他債務の履行としてされるもの以外のものをいう。
Article 4-3 In this Act, “donation” means the provision or delivery of money, goods, or other property interests, excluding those made as payment of party dues, membership fees, or other debts.
A donation includes the provision of money, goods, and other services. In-kind contributions are covered by the general annual limit of 1.5 million yen established in Article 22, since the definition of donation under Article 4 includes goods and services.