38. Is there a ban on vote buying?
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Japan
Answer
Yes
Source
Art 221-222, Vote buying is punished by imprisonment with or without work for not more than 3 years or a fine of not more than 500,000 yen. [description, not direct quote] (Source: Public Offices Election Act, 1950 (as amended by Act No. 35 of 2011))