Lapel Pin Costs in Japan's Prefectural Assemblies Raise Questions About Their Necessity
- Posted on April 19, 2026
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Lapel Pin Costs in Japan's Prefectural Assemblies Raise Questions About Their Necessity

TOYAMA — If lapel pins for prefectural assembly members continue to be made from gold, production costs may surge to around ¥100,000 per pin. Some assembly members are questioning whether the pins are necessary at all, and one assembly has introduced wooden pins.