Constitution of Japan (Cherry, Plum, and Chrysanthemum)

The Constitution of the Republic of Japan 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 sets out 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.