Regulations on the display (use) of documents and drawings on the streets, etc.

Names of candidates for public office or candidates for public office (including those currently holding public office; hereinafter referred to as "candidates for public office, etc.") or candidates for public office, etc. on roads, at train stations, etc. as part of the political activities of supporting organizations. It is also prohibited to post (use) flags, placards, sashes, armbands, etc., or posters for political activities that display items that may be inferred by the name or the name of the supporting organization. If this is violated, Article 243 of the Public Offices Election Law also provides for penalties.
Furthermore, the term ``documents and drawings'' as used in the Public Offices Election Law is broader than the meaning of the word used in society in general, and generally refers to ``an expression of intention written on an object, expressed by letters or other phonetic symbols.'' "A document is a document, and a picture is a graphic representation."The material can be paper, wood, metal, etc., and the method of display can be writing, printing, engraving, or projection. It doesn't matter whether it is

Banners used in street speeches, etc., with the exception of those used for political activities of political parties, cannot be used if they have the name of a candidate for public office, or anything similar to their name written on them. Items that display the name of the sponsoring organization are also prohibited.
However, at speeches, lectures, training sessions, and other similar gatherings held for political activities, documents and drawings displaying the names of candidates, etc. that are used during the speeches, etc. held at the venue. can be posted.
Please also note that attaching a signboard to a bicycle violates regulations regarding the display of signs displaying candidates' names, etc.

The use of ``sashes'' is limited to candidates for public office during election campaigns.
Therefore, please be aware that using a sash during political activities violates the posting of documents and drawings and pre-campaign activities.
In addition to the ``sash'', other items such as ``chest badges,'' ``armbands,'' and ``placards'' may not be used during political activities.
Documents and drawings that candidates for public office, etc. may use (display) in their personal political activities are limited to those used on billboards and signs displayed in offices, posters, and at venues such as speeches.

Please note that the use of mobile, folding bulletin boards, etc. that are placed directly on the ground for public speaking, etc., as shown in the example, is subject to regulations.

When posting political posters for individuals, such as candidates for public office, they cannot be backed by plywood, plastic, or other similar materials.
In addition, please be aware that the following cases are not considered political activity posters and may violate Article 129 of the Public Offices Election Act (pre-election campaigning).

• Items that do not have the name (or name in the case of a corporation) and address of the person in charge of posting and printing on the front side.
• Documents stating that a candidate for public office is scheduled to run in a specific election, or that the candidate is officially recognized by a political party, etc. (items that are considered to be related to an election campaign)

Note: Posters that are extremely large or have many posters placed in a row may be perceived as election campaigning.