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Independence Japan, in 36 editions.
The entry for Japan published Independence in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 8 editions. Each is shown as published. Independence in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 8
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Independence” (1990 to 2025).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024660 BC, traditional founding by Emperor Jimmu; 3 May 1947, constitutional monarchy established
660 BC, traditional founding by Emperor Jimmu; 3 May 1947, constitutional monarchy established
The same text in 1991 and 1992.
660 BC, traditional founding by Emperor Jimmu
660 BC, traditional founding by Emperor Jimmu; 3 May 1947, constitutional monarchy established Jimmu
The same text in 12 editions, 1993 to 2004.
660 BC (traditional founding by Emperor Jimmu)
660 BC, traditional BC (traditional founding by Emperor Jimmu Jimmu)
660 BC (traditional founding by Emperor JIMMU)
660 BC (traditional founding by Emperor Jimmu) JIMMU)
The same text in 3 editions, 2006 to 2008.
660 B.C. (traditional founding by Emperor JIMMU)
660 BC B.C. (traditional founding by Emperor JIMMU)
660 B.C. (traditional date of the founding of the nation by Emperor JIMMU; first recognized by Emperor Meiji in 1873)
660 B.C. (traditional date of the founding of the nation by Emperor JIMMU) JIMMU; first recognized by Emperor Meiji in 1873)
The same text in 9 editions, 2010 to 2018.
- 3 May 1947 (current constitution adopted as amendment to Meiji Constitution);
- notable earlier dates: 660 B.C. (traditional date of the founding of the nation by Emperor JIMMU);
- 29 November 1890 (Meiji Constitution provides for constitutional monarchy)
Rewritten: too little of the 2009 text remains to mark the changes.
3 May 1947 (current constitution adopted as amendment to Meiji Constitution); notable earlier dates: 660 B.C. (traditional date of the founding of the nation by Emperor JIMMU); 29 November 1890 (Meiji Constitution provides for constitutional monarchy)
The same text in 6 editions, 2019 to 2024.
- 3 May 1947 (current constitution adopted as amendment to Meiji Constitution);
- notable earlier dates: 11 February 660 B.C. (mythological date of the founding of the nation by Emperor JIMMU);
- 29 November 1890 (Meiji Constitution provides for constitutional monarchy)
3 May 1947 (current constitution adopted as amendment to Meiji Constitution); notable earlier dates: 11 February 660 B.C. (traditional (mythological date of the founding of the nation by Emperor JIMMU); 29 November 1890 (Meiji Constitution provides for constitutional monarchy)
- 3 May 1947 (current constitution adopted as amendment to Meiji Constitution);
- notable earlier dates: 11 February 660 B.C. (mythological date of Emperor JIMMU founding the nation);
- 29 November 1890 (Meiji Constitution provides for constitutional monarchy)
3 May 1947 (current constitution adopted as amendment to Meiji Constitution); notable earlier dates: 11 February 660 B.C. (mythological date of the Emperor JIMMU founding of the nation by Emperor JIMMU); nation); 29 November 1890 (Meiji Constitution provides for constitutional monarchy)
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Japan: Independence.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/japan/independence.