The Constitution of Japan
4
CHAPTER I
- Jurisdiction
- Japan
- Provision
- 4
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceArticle 4. The Emperor shall perform only such acts in matters of state as are provided for in this Constitution and he shall not have powers related to government. The Emperor may delegate the performance of his acts in matters of state as may be provided by law.
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The Constitution of Japan · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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