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LDP and DPP to Discuss Bill to Criminalize National Flag Vandalism

The measure sets prison terms of up to 2 years or fines up to 200,000 yen and includes online postings.

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The Democratic Party for the People aims 'to clarify what constitutes a crime'

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LDP and DPP to discuss bill to criminalize national flag vandalism

The Democratic Party for the People aims 'to clarify what constitutes a crime'

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Ruling party OKs bill outlawing Japanese flag desecration

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party approved on Tuesday a proposed bill that would outlaw desecration of Japan's national flag, targeting passage in the Diet session through mid-July.

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