Japan is preparing to introduce a registry of foreign agents with sanctions for activities in the interests of foreign countries. The government intends to submit relevant bills to parliament in 2027. The aim of the initiative is to limit hidden external influence on the country's political life. According to the authorities, the registration should make relations with other countries in politics, election systems and public debates more transparent. There are sanctions for violating the requirements. For now, this is a legislative proposal, and not the current registration system. Its contents have not yet been considered by the parliament. The main issue for future discussion is where the line will be drawn between revealing foreign participation and limiting legitimate public activity. The wording and the list of sanctions will determine exactly who will be affected by the new responsibility. Japan intends to transfer the actions against foreign influence to the field of mandatory legal supervision. Ξeconomics.