Heisei Constitution

The Heisei Constitution refers to Japan’s post-World War II constitution, enacted in 1947 during the Heisei era, which emphasizes democracy, human rights, and pacifism. It renounces war as a means of settling international disputes and limits Japan's military to self-defense forces. The constitution establishes a parliamentary government, guarantees individual freedoms, and recognizes sovereignty vested in the people. It marked a shift from imperial rule to democratic governance and remains a foundational legal framework guiding modern Japan's political and social systems.