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Japan to require foreign lobbyists register as foreign agents
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- Japan's government will require foreign-government lobbyists to register as foreign agents.
- The proposal was unveiled Monday at an expert panel on intelligence reform.
- The National Police Agency listed influencing officials, swaying opinion, and offering money as interference.
- Penalties could target unregistered agents and those who hide foreign ties.
- The draft may be submitted to the Diet in 2027, using U.S., U.K., and France models.