The paper aims to explore a role of the concept of “constitutionalism“ in the recent constitutional debates concerning the re‐interpretation and amendment of the Constitution of Japan (particularly Article 9 which has been cherished as a ‘pacifism‘ clause by the Japanese people since itspromulgation) by shedding light on two intertwining elements of constitutionalism: one works...
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The Influence of International Law on Constitutional Law in Asia
How far has constitution-making in East Asian countries been influenced by the international law (and international society)? Many Asian countries established independence and stipulated their own constitutions for the first time after World War II. Therefore constitution-making was a new experience. It is not surprising that they overtly or covertly sought international or foreign aid....