1947 in Japan

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Years in Japan: 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950
Centuries: 19th Century · 20th century · 21st century
Decades: 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s
Years: 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950

1947 was the 22nd year of the Showa period in Japan and the third year of the Allied occupation.

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  • April 20: First election for the House of Councillors. 111 of 250 seats are won by non-affiliated candidates.
  • April 25: Election for House of Representatives. Socialist Party wins 143 of 466 seats, followed by Liberal Party with 131 and Democratic Party with 124.
  • May 3: Constitution of Japan goes into effect.
  • May 24: Tetsu Katayama becomes prime minister.
  • August 4: Supreme Court of Japan established.
  • November 20: Nintendo founded.

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