what is the type of government in japan?

Japan has a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary representative democracy and a unitary state structure.

Basic government type

• Japan is a constitutional monarchy, meaning there is an emperor as head of state whose role is largely ceremonial and defined by the constitution.

• It is also a parliamentary democracy, where political power is exercised by elected representatives and a prime minister who leads the government.

Key institutions

• Head of state: The Emperor of Japan, who symbolizes the state and the unity of the people but does not govern.

• Head of government: The Prime Minister, chosen by the National Diet (parliament) and responsible for leading the Cabinet and executive branch.

Legislature and structure

• Japan’s parliament is called the National Diet, a bicameral legislature composed of the House of Representatives (lower house) and the House of Councillors (upper house).

• Japan is a unitary state (not a federation), with 47 prefectures under a central national government.

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