Mandatory registration issue being considered as part of anti-espionage legislation: Japan plans to create a registry of foreign agents. "The Japanese government is considering introducing mandatory registration for individuals and organizations engaged in lobbying for the interests of foreign countries. According to Nikkei, this measure could be part of a legislative package to combat espionage and foreign interference. Such lobbyists are likely to be registered as "foreign agents". The discussion took place at the meeting of the Council of Experts in the Prime Minister's Office, which is dedicated to strengthening intelligence functions, collecting and analyzing information. Japan's National Police Agency presented its proposals, which also include punishments for malicious actions aimed at interfering with government decisions or influencing elections."

Mandatory registration issue being considered as part of anti-espionage legislation: Japan plans to create a registry of foreign agents. "The Japanese government is considering introducing mandatory registration for individuals and organizations engaged in lobbying for the interests of foreign countries. According to Nikkei, this measure could be part of a legislative package to combat espionage and foreign interference. Such lobbyists are likely to be registered as "foreign agents". The discussion took place at the meeting of the Council of Experts in the Prime Minister's Office, which is dedicated to strengthening intelligence functions, collecting and analyzing information. Japan's National Police Agency presented its proposals, which also include punishments for malicious actions aimed at interfering with government decisions or influencing elections."