- Article 97:
- The fundamental human rights by this Constitution
guaranteed to the people of Japan are fruits
of the age-old struggle of man to be free;
they have survived the many exacting tests
for durability and are conferred upon this
and future generations in trust, to be held
for all time inviolate.
- Article 98:
- 1)
- This Constitution shall be the supreme law
of the nation and no law, ordinance, imperial
rescript or other act of government, or part
thereof, contrary to the provisions hereof,
shall have legal force or validity.
- 2)
- The treaties concluded by Japan and established
laws of nations shall be faithfully observed.
- Article 99:
- The Emperor or the Regent as well as Ministers
of State, members of the Diet, judges,
and
all other public officials have the obligation
to respect and uphold this Constitution.