The Constitution of Japan
6
CHAPTER I
- Jurisdiction
- Japan
- Provision
- 6
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceArticle 6. The Emperor shall appoint the Prime Minister as designated by the Diet. The Emperor shall appoint the Chief Judge of the Supreme Court as designated by the Cabinet.
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The Constitution of Japan · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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