The Constitutional Revision Research Project seeks to follow, analyze, and document constitutional discussion in Japan.
Mainichi ShimbunThe Constitution of Japan (also known as the Postwar Constitution) went into effect in 1947, replacing the Meiji Constitution of 1890. It is recognized as the oldest unamended constitution in the world as of 2022, having never undergone revision in over 70 years since its promulgation. Throughout this time, constitutional revision has become an important subject of vigorous debate and discussion in Japan and around the world.*
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Drafting Committee Debated at Constitutional Commission
December 4, 2025
“On December 4, the House of Representatives’ Commission on the Constitution held discussions on the future direction of deliberations. The Liberal Democratic Party, citing its coalition agreement with the Japan Innovation Party, called for understanding regarding the establishment of a ‘drafting committee’ to prepare constitutional amendments. In response, the Constitutional Democratic Party expressed a negative view.” …
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