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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Japan is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy in East Asia, the world's third- or fourth-largest economy, governed under its 1947 Constitution.
- What does Article 9 of Japan's Constitution provide?
- How is Japan significant to Bangladesh's foreign relations?
- What is the basis of the Senkaku/Diaoyu dispute?
- What multilateral groupings is Japan part of?

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1. 3 November 1946

   Its political system is defined by the post-war Constitution promulgated and effective 3 May 1947, drafted under the Allied Occupation led by General Dougla…

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   Its political system is defined by the post-war Constitution promulgated 3 November 1946 and effective , drafted under the Allied Occupation led by General D…

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