Japan Design Guide

Welcome to the all new Japan Design Guide: ad-free learning resources for English speakers to learn more about the Japanese design and construction industry.

We're excited to unview the new look and are providing new resources on a daily basis.

Government & Laws

Learn about Government structure and the law-making process and how it how they lead to the Japanese building code.

  1. Systems of Government
  2. Japan's National Government
  3. Local Governments in Japan
  4. Law-making in Japan
  5. Hierachy of Laws
  6. Structure of Japanese Laws
  7. Organization of Legal Provisions
  8. Important Legal Terminology
  9. Building Code Laws & Resources
  10. Short Comparative Histories: Building Codes in the US and Japan