Oddities of the Japanese legal system 2 Articles

by V. Kumar

In my one year of stay in Japan, I did not come across a single case of two Japanese persons quarreling with each other in a loud voice! To appreciate the characteristics of the Japanese legal system, and its essence, one ...read more

by Steve Lussing

Japanese law since the late 19th century has been largely modeled after the civil law of Germany. Bills are reviewed and passed by the legislature and are formally signed into law by the emperor who cannot refuse to appro...read more