Freedom of the Press/History/Country sources/Japan
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What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right?
Japan
Article 29 of the 1889 Japan Constitution stated: "Japanese subjects shall within the limits of the law, enjoy the liberty of speech, writing, publication, public meeting and association."
Article 21 of Japan's 1947 Constitution guaranteed freedom of the press as well: "Freedom of assembly and association as well as speech, press and all other forms of expression are guaranteed."
References:
1889 Japan Constitution: https://constituteproject.org/constitution/Japan_1889
1946 Japan Constitution: https://japan.kantei.go.jp/constitution_and_government_of_japan/constitution_e.html