Court case puts spotlight on Japan’s unconventional system of self-written ballots
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-09-04 14:12 UTC+10:00
Section: JAPAN
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Crime & Justice, Asia, Law & Courts, Family, Elections, World News, Business & Economy, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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Is writing “manjū shop” or “Mr. Dango” on a ballot enough to identify an election candidate whose family runs a confectionery business?
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