The Constitution of Japan
5
CHAPTER I
- Jurisdiction
- Japan
- Provision
- 5
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceArticle 5. When, in accordance with the Imperial House Law, a Regency is established, the Regent shall perform his acts in matters of state in the Emperor's name. In this case, paragraph one of the preceding article will be applicable.
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The Constitution of Japan · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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