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Diet of Japan
The is Japan's bicameral legislature. It is composed of a lower house, called the House of Representatives, and an upper house, called the House of Councillors. Both houses of the Diet are directly elected under a parallel voting system. In addition to passing laws, the Diet is formally responsible for selecting the Prime Minister...
Timeline of Events
1889
2.11.1889
Meiji constitution of Japan is adopted; the first Diet of Japan convenes in 1890.
1890
11.29.1890
The Meiji Constitution goes into effect in Japan and the first Diet convenes.
1999
8.9.1999
The Diet of Japan enacts a law establishing the Hinomaru and Kimi Ga Yo as the official national flag and national anthem.