1. Japanese Government

2. Government Structure
Emperor is a figure head but still has power in appointing Prime Minister and Chief Judge
Prime Minister has a cabinet
The Diet has the power and is divided into two houses. House of Representatives and House of Councillors
Supreme Court determines the constitutionality of a law

3. Government Structure Similarities
There are some similarities between Japan’s, Britain's and America’s government
In Britain there is:
Parliament Much like the Diet
Prime Minister
A figure head (i.e. the Queen and Emperor)
In America there is:
a cabinet much like the president has
Multiple branches

4. Today’s Japanese Government
Akihito
Emperor since 1989
Shinzō Abe
Prime Minister since 2012

5. Constitution Enacted May 3, 1947 Also known as “Post-war Constitution”
Known for Article 9 stating renounce to wage war
Provides Parliamentary system
Similar human rights to America

6. Central and Local Government
Much like U.S. Central gov. Oversees Local gov.
The Local Finance Bureau is incharge of finance system
Local government deals with cities, towns, and villages
Large-City System deals with cities with a population of at least 500,000

7. National Flag
The flag has a simple design that includes a white background and a red circle. The flag itself is called Hinomaru which translates to “sun circle” and is believed to have been first used in the 12th century. The red circle is representative of the sun and is presented horizontally as if it is a rising sun.

8. National Anthem
Japan’s national anthem is called kimigayo which was taken from an ancient poem
The was composed by British military band director John William Fenton with the help of Oyama Iwao’s knowledge in Japanese and Chinese history
However the song was recomposed in 1876 by Nakamura Seketsune because it lacked in

9. In conclusion
Most of Japan’s modern day government was formed post world war II and have similarities with the American and British government formation. Although they still have an emperor, they don't hold the same amount of influence they used to as a god but rather as a figure-head.

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