Shōwa Constitution

The Shōwa Constitution, enacted in 1947, is Japan’s post-World War II constitution that established a democratic government and protected individual rights. It replaced the imperial rules of earlier eras, limiting the emperor’s power and emphasizing sovereignty resting with the people. It guarantees freedoms like speech, religion, and equality, and creates a parliamentary system with elected representatives. The constitution also renounces war as a means of settling international disputes and prohibits maintaining military forces for aggression, leading to Japan adopting a pacifist stance. Overall, it promotes democracy, peace, and human rights in Japan.