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Article 1Crimes Committed within Japan

第一条(国内犯)

This Code applies to anyone who commits a crime within the territory of Japan.

この法律は、日本国内において罪を犯したすべての者に適用する。

The same applies to anyone who commits a crime on board a Japanese vessel or aircraft outside the territory of Japan.

日本国外にある日本船舶又は日本航空機内において罪を犯した者についても、前項と同様とする。

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