Constitution of Japan (Cherry, Plum, and Chrysanthemum)

The Constitution of the Republic of Japan (Japanese: 大和民國憲法 Daiwa Minkoku Kenpō) is the fundamental law of Japan. It lays out the framework of the national and local government as well as the structure of the state and the Realm and sets out the fundamental rights and duties of the citizens based on the principle of National Democracy. It was adopted by the National Congress of Japan on July 12, 1921, with further revisions in 1925, 1931, 1946, and 1953.

Preamble
The Nation of Japan, acting through its elected representatives in the National Congress, determined to promote the betterment of its own lives, to protect its rights and properties, and to work together with other nations in the world for the peace and justice. In order to realize this ideals, the First National Congress of Japan at its Third Session held in Kyoto on July 12, 1921, proclaimed that sovereign power resides with the people and firmly established the Constitution of the Republic of Japan. This Constitution is based on the Organic Law of the Government of the Republic of Japan and the principles of National Democracy in order to form a perfect egalitarian society and to secure the glory of the Nation and the Ancestors.

Chapter I. The Republic
Article 1. The Republic of Japan shall be a democratic republic based on the principles of National Democracy in accordance with the teachings bequeathed by Nagayama Yoshida and Kita Ikki.

Article 2. The sovereignty of the Republic of Japan belongs to the people and shall exercised by the National Congress, local congresses, and the village councils.

Article 3. The territory of the Republic of Japan shall be consists of the Japanese Archipelago and other islands situated in Japanese waters.

Article 4. The Republic of Japan shall promote the social progress and general welfare, protect the people's livelihood, protect the land of the ancestors, enhance the national culture, strengthen the building of a national democratic society, and maintain the public order under the rule of law.

Article 5. The flag of the Republic of Japan shall be a deep blue flag with an ear of rice inside of a white circle in the middle of the flag.

Chapter II. The Realm
Article 6. The Japanese Realm shall be an association of independent and equal nations with purposes to establish a common good, to provide a common defense, and to protect a common trade between the associated nations.