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Judges and Judiciary
Jul. 6, 2001
Judicial Journey
Although Japan's Supreme Court contains more than 1,000 employees, the loudest sound heard in its empty corridors was our heels striking the floor.
When family friend Sumiko Ishikawa suggested that my wife Carolyn and I visit the national Supreme Court as part of a recent pleasure trip to Japan, I envisioned a public tour led by a bus company employee in a bright blue blazer and yellow scarf. It turned out he had something differen...