Tax Treaties: United States And Japan

Quick Summary.  An island country comprised of an archipelago of nearly 7,000 islands comprising the Pacific Ring of Fire, Japan is located in the northwest Pacific Ocean off of East Asia.

Japan is a constitutional monarchy.  Its 1947 Constitution provides for a Prime Minister and a bicameral legislative organ (the National Diet) consisting of a House of Representatives and House of Councillors.  The Japanese legal system is historically influenced by Chinese law, although since the late 19th century, its judicial system has been largely based upon civil law precepts.  The primary body of statutory law is known as the Six Codes.

Japan is comprised of 47 prefectures and eight regions.  Each prefecture is overseen by a governor.

Japan is a member of the United Nations (UN), OECD, and G7.

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