ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Japanese law

Okay kiddo, let me try to explain Japanese law to you in a way that you can understand.

So you know how we have rules that we need to follow at home and at school? Well, it's the same thing in Japan, but on a much larger scale. Japanese law is made up of rules and regulations that everyone who lives in Japan must follow.

There are different types of laws in Japan, just like there are different subjects that we learn in school. Some of the laws are about things like driving, taxes, and crime, while other laws are about protecting people's rights and making sure that everyone is treated fairly.

Now, these laws aren't just made up by one person. It's a collaboration of people who work together to create laws that are fair and just. They even have a special group of people called the National Diet who are in charge of making the laws!

When someone breaks a law in Japan, they have to face the consequences just like we do at home when we break a rule. Depending on the severity of the crime, they may have to pay a fine, go to jail, or do community service.

One thing that's really interesting about Japanese law is that they put a lot of emphasis on not just punishing people who break the law, but also helping them to become better citizens. They have special programs and classes that people can take to learn more about the law and how to become better members of society.

So there you have it, little one. Japanese law is like a big set of rules that everyone has to follow in Japan. It's made up by a group of people, and if you break the law, you have to face the consequences. But there are also programs to help people become better citizens.