Dossier
Motohiro Hashimoto
Coverage of Motohiro Hashimoto in the Nexus archive.
- Japan enacts law to punish national flag vandals. Opponents say it’s a threat to free speech
Japan enacted a law to punish desecration of its national flag, with opponents arguing it threatens free speech. The law imposes penalties including up to two years in prison for actions causing extreme discomfort, sparking debate over vague wording and potential government overreach.