The Constitution of Seventeen Articles was a document established in 604 in Japan, during the reign of Emperor Yomei. It was one of the earliest attempts to create a set of laws and moral guidelines for the Japanese society. The document consisted of seventeen principles that outlined the ideals and duties of the ruling class, including the emperor, officials, and subjects. It emphasized the importance of harmony, respect for authority, and loyalty to the emperor. While the Constitution of Seventeen Articles was not a comprehensive legal code, it played a significant role in shaping the moral and social values of early Japanese society.
