Country overview

An overview of the country, its geography, political make-up, legal system and courts.

Japan :: The Courts

The Supreme Court sits at the top of the judicial hierarchy, followed by the High Courts, District Courts, …

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Japan :: The constitution

The Constitution of Japan vests all judicial power in the Supreme Court and all parliamentary power in the Diet …

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Japan :: Legal framework

A Roman civil law system operates in Japan …

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Japan :: Country profile

Japan is the world’s third largest economy …

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