Research Guides: Understanding Japan: Government & Military

At A Glance

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Government & Military

Japan Country Profile
Find out more about Japan.
Japan Government
More on Japan Government
Find out more about the Japan government structure.
The House of Representatives (Lower House)
House of Councillors (Upper House)
Both houses form the National Diet of Japan. Find out more about the National Diet of Japan from their official website.
Political Parties and Leaders
Find out about the political parties and their leaders.
Political Structure
Find out more on the Japan political structure.
Japan Military Strength
Find out the current military capabilities and available firepower for Japan.
World Conflicts (Japan)
Keep up-to-date with the conflicts happening around the world. International Crisis Group is working to prevent wars and shape policies that will build a more peaceful world.

Japan is one of the world’s richest countries and it's Self-Defense Forces are among the most technologically advanced on the planet. So just how strong is Japan's military?