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Japanese Government

Government Structure Emperor is a figure head but still has power in appointing Prime Minister and Chief Judge Prime Minister has a cabinet The Diet has the power and is divided into two houses. House of Representatives and House of Councillors Supreme Court determines the constitutionality of a law

Government Structure Similarities There are some similarities between Japan’s, Britain's and America’s government In Britain there is: Parliament Much like the Diet Prime Minister A figure head (i.e. the Queen and Emperor) In America there is: a cabinet much like the president has Multiple branches

Today’s Japanese Government Akihito Emperor since 1989 Shinzō Abe Prime Minister since 2012

Constitution Enacted May 3, 1947 Also known as “Post-war Constitution” Known for Article 9 stating renounce to wage war Provides Parliamentary system Similar human rights to America

Central and Local Government Much like U.S. Central gov. Oversees Local gov. The Local Finance Bureau is incharge of finance system Local government deals with cities, towns, and villages Large-City System deals with cities with a population of at least 500,000

National Flag The flag has a simple design that includes a white background and a red circle. The flag itself is called Hinomaru which translates to “sun circle” and is believed to have been first used in the 12th century. The red circle is representative of the sun and is presented horizontally as if it is a rising sun.

National Anthem Japan’s national anthem is called kimigayo which was taken from an ancient poem The was composed by British military band director John William Fenton with the help of Oyama Iwao’s knowledge in Japanese and Chinese history However the song was recomposed in 1876 by Nakamura Seketsune because it lacked in

In conclusion Most of Japan’s modern day government was formed post world war II and have similarities with the American and British government formation. Although they still have an emperor, they don't hold the same amount of influence they used to as a god but rather as a figure-head.

Works Cited “Governmental Structure.” Japan Fact Sheet. Masamito. “Constitution Again Faces Calls for Revision to Meet Reality.” The Japan Times, 1 May 2012, www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2012/05/01/news/constitution-again-faces-calls-for-revision-to-meet-reality/#.WqFmPWrwaUk. “Local-Government.” Japan Fact Sheet. Google Images, Google, images.google.com/. “National Flag and Anthem.” Japan Fact Sheet.