Education Basic Law of Japan
E23561
The Education Basic Law of Japan is a fundamental statute that sets out the guiding principles, goals, and framework for the country’s education system.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Basic Act on Education of Japan | 2 |
| Education Basic Law of Japan canonical | 1 |
| fundamental law of education in Japan | 1 |
| 教育基本法 | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T186119 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Education Basic Law of Japan Context triple: [Law Regarding the National Flag and National Anthem, relatedTo, Education Basic Law of Japan]
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A.
Constitution of Japan
The Constitution of Japan is the country's post–World War II supreme law, known for establishing a parliamentary democracy, guaranteeing extensive civil liberties, and renouncing war in Article 9.
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B.
Ministry of Education of Japan
The Ministry of Education of Japan is the former central government body responsible for overseeing the nation’s education system, including universities, schools, and cultural and academic policy.
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C.
Meiji Constitution
The Meiji Constitution was Japan’s first modern constitution, establishing a constitutional monarchy under the Meiji Emperor and shaping the country’s political system from 1890 until the end of World War II.
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D.
Judiciary of Japan
The Judiciary of Japan is the independent court system headed by the Supreme Court that interprets and applies Japanese law, including the constitution, civil, and criminal statutes.
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E.
High Courts of Japan
The High Courts of Japan are intermediate appellate courts that review decisions from lower courts and handle certain serious criminal and administrative cases within their respective jurisdictions.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Education Basic Law of Japan Target entity description: The Education Basic Law of Japan is a fundamental statute that sets out the guiding principles, goals, and framework for the country’s education system.
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A.
Constitution of Japan
The Constitution of Japan is the country's post–World War II supreme law, known for establishing a parliamentary democracy, guaranteeing extensive civil liberties, and renouncing war in Article 9.
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B.
Ministry of Education of Japan
The Ministry of Education of Japan is the former central government body responsible for overseeing the nation’s education system, including universities, schools, and cultural and academic policy.
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C.
Meiji Constitution
The Meiji Constitution was Japan’s first modern constitution, establishing a constitutional monarchy under the Meiji Emperor and shaping the country’s political system from 1890 until the end of World War II.
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D.
Judiciary of Japan
The Judiciary of Japan is the independent court system headed by the Supreme Court that interprets and applies Japanese law, including the constitution, civil, and criminal statutes.
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E.
High Courts of Japan
The High Courts of Japan are intermediate appellate courts that review decisions from lower courts and handle certain serious criminal and administrative cases within their respective jurisdictions.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Japanese law
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education law ⓘ |
| administeredBy |
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
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linked to:
Ministry of Education of Japan
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| appliesTo |
all levels of education in Japan
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formal education ⓘ non-formal education ⓘ |
| basisFor |
Act on the Organization and Operation of Local Educational Administration
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School Education Act of Japan ⓘ
linked to:
School Education Law of Japan
Social Education Act of Japan ⓘ |
| cameIntoForceIn | 1947 ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| defines |
fundamental aims of education
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roles and responsibilities of local public bodies in education ⓘ roles and responsibilities of parents in education ⓘ roles and responsibilities of the state in education ⓘ |
| enactedUnder | Constitution of Japan ⓘ |
| guarantees | right to receive education ⓘ |
| JapaneseName |
教育基本法
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linked to:
Education Basic Law of Japan
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| jurisdiction | Japan ⓘ |
| language | Japanese ⓘ |
| legalHierarchy |
fundamental law of education in Japan
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linked to:
Education Basic Law of Japan
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| legalStatus | in force ⓘ |
| majorRevisionDate | 2006-12-22 ⓘ |
| originalEnactmentDate | 1947-03-31 ⓘ |
| originalEnactmentYear | 1947 ⓘ |
| prohibits | unjust discrimination in education ⓘ |
| promotes |
coexistence with other countries
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cultivation of a rich humanity ⓘ development of individuality ⓘ equal educational opportunities ⓘ gender equality in education ⓘ lifelong learning ⓘ love of country and hometown ⓘ public spirit ⓘ respect for human rights ⓘ respect for tradition and culture ⓘ |
| revised | 2006 ⓘ |
| setsOut |
basic framework of the Japanese education system
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goals of education in Japan ⓘ guiding principles of education in Japan ⓘ |
| shortName | Basic Act on Education ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
education in times of emergency
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family education ⓘ moral education principles ⓘ private schools ⓘ social education ⓘ structure of the school system ⓘ teacher responsibilities ⓘ university autonomy principles ⓘ |
| typeOfNorm | framework legislation ⓘ |
| writingSystem | Japanese ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Education Basic Law of Japan Description of subject: The Education Basic Law of Japan is a fundamental statute that sets out the guiding principles, goals, and framework for the country’s education system.
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Education Basic Law of Japan
linked to: Education Basic Law of Japan
Act on the Organization and Operation of Local Educational Administration
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coordinatesWith
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Basic Act on Education of Japan
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linked to: Education Basic Law of Japan
linked to: Education Basic Law of Japan