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DescriptionMeiji Kenpo01.jpg	English: Meiji Constitution (page 1)
Date	1889
Source	digital.archives.go.jp
Author	Meiji Emperor

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This work is in the public domain in Japan according to Article 13 of the Copyright Act of Japan, which states that the following shall not form the subject matter of the rights provided for in this Chapter:

(i) the Constitution and other laws and regulations;
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current	21:26, 23 May 2015	1,856 × 1,508 (1.72 MB)	Ratte	better quality
	19:12, 23 May 2015	1,655 × 1,345 (1.42 MB)	Ratte	better quality
	12:20, 1 June 2005	400 × 325 (46 KB)	Misogi	The original of "Great Japanese Imperial Constitution"<br> This constitution was promulgated in 1889, and it was taken effect in 1890.This constitution lapses in 1946. {{PD}}