Courts, cops, contracts, and the constitution — what actually happens, and what it means for you.

Japan changed its civil code, its criminal procedure, and its jury system within living memory, and the news makes far more sense once you know the shape of the machine.

By the end

You will be able to follow a Japanese legal story in the news, understand your own rights and duties as a resident or traveller, and know which institution does what.

Who this is for

Adult learners at around JLPT N4 who want to understand how law works in Japan — whether they live there, visit, or only ever read about it.