The Story of the Supreme Court: 50 Years of Japanese Justice

Author: (Japanese) Yasushi Yamamoto
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Since the defeat of Japan in World War II, all shocking events that have shaken Japanese society, the judicial rulings of the Supreme Court that have moved the hearts of all Japanese citizens, and the astonishing facts hidden behind the scenes of these rulings have all been disclosed in this book. This is a documentary report on the judiciary, and those interested in the practice of Japan's judicial system, social changes, historical events, and Sino-Japanese relations will find this book fascinating. Written with a persistent pursuit of social justice and strict professional integrity, the author has set an example for journalists. The book aims to provide an overview of post-war Japanese history through the lens of a trial. Time flies, and the 21st century to come will be a crucial turning point for Japan's introduction of a jury system. The Supreme Court, abbreviated as Kokusai Saibian in Japanese, is uniformly referred to as the Japanese Supreme Court in this book.