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Tokyo court rules ban on under-18s' election campaigning unconstitutional

As of September 2026: Ruled the under-18 campaign ban unconstitutional

Japan has barred anyone under 18 from handing out flyers, phone-banking, or posting for candidates since 1952. On September 25, 2026, the Tokyo District Court became the first court to rule that blanket ban unconstitutional.

Updated Sep 25