Voting in Japan is not compulsory. While citizens are encouraged to exercise their right to vote, there is no legal requirement to do so. However, voter turnout in Japan tends to be relatively high, reflecting the importance placed on civic participation.
Democratic
They had to pay poll taxes and the Grandfather Clause restricted many from voting.
citizenship, residence and age
18.
Ballots should be secret. Maestro
Property Requirement
20
True
This voting age criterion is associated with North Korea.
Japan has a minimum voting age of 20.
Every state requires citizenship as a basic requirement for voting on state or federal business.