Is japan unitary or federal?

Although political power may be delegated through devolution to local governments by statute, the central government remains supreme; it may abrogate the acts of devolved governments or curtail their powers. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is an example of a unitary state. read more

France, Italy, and Japan have unitary government systems. The difference boils down to "ultimate" power. Under a federal system, the constituent states (or territories, regions, etc.) "consent" to be part of a nation, and voluntarily give up a portion of power to this central government. read more

The government of Japan is a constitutional monarchy in which the power of the Emperor is limited and is relegated primarily to ceremonial duties. As in many other states, the Government is divided into three branches: the Executive branch, the Legislative branch and the Judicial branch. read more