Article 1
The purpose of this Code, with regard to criminal cases, is to reveal the true facts
of cases and to apply and realize criminal laws and regulations quickly and
appropriately, while ensuring the maintenance of public welfare and the guarantee of
the fundamental human rights of individuals.
Chapter I Jurisdiction of the Courts
Article 2
(1) The territorial jurisdiction of the courts shall be determined by the place where
the crime was committed, the place where the domicile or the residence of the
accused is located, or the place where the accused is at present.
(2) With respect to a crime committed on board a Japanese vessel while outside
Japanese territory, the territorial jurisdiction shall be determined, in addition to
the places prescribed in the preceding paragraph, by the place of the port of
registry of such vessel or the place of the port of call after the crime was
committed.
(3) With respect to a crime committed on a Japanese aircraft outside Japanese
territory, the territorial jurisdiction shall be determined, in addition to the places
prescribed in paragraph (1), by the place where such aircraft landed (including