Criminal Justice System: The American Influence In Japan

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Japan, known as Nippon to its natives, is known for its exotic and captivating culture. Tokyo, its highest metropolitan area alone, is a sight to see. That is not what will be discussed in this essay though. Modeled after the European Civil law, but highly influenced by American legal traditions, Japan’s Criminal Justice System is intriguing to read about. Puzzled by the American influence? Japan’s defeat in World War II brought major change to the country, resulting in a Constitution much similar to the U.S. with three branches of government. First and foremost, digging more into the topic of it’s “America-nized” Constitution; it’s bicameral legislative branch called the Diet, includes a House of Representatives and House of Councilors.

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