French version
17 article constitution十七条憲法 十七条の憲法alternative words: Seventeen article constitution, Jushichijo no kenpo, Jushichijo no kempo keywords: law related topics: Prince Shotoku , Asuka period related web sites: http://www.246.ne.jp/~s-sampei/17kenpou.html , http://www.geocities.co.jp/SilkRoad-Desert/8918/17zyoukennpou.html explanation: Promulgated in 604 by Prince Shotoku, it is considered the first Japanese written law. Based on Buddhism and Confucianism, it recommends state officials to work in harmony for a good of the nation. Though called "constitution", the naming is fortuitous and it has no relationship with the constitution of a modern nation. | |