18. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate?

Japan

Japan

Answer
Yes, for both natural and legal persons
Source

Article 22 "The amount of individual contribution to a  candidate  other than political parties and political fund organizations may not exceed 1.5 million yen per year."

(Source: Political Funds Control Act, 1948 (as amended by Act No. 135 of 2007))

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