Emperor o Japan
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| Emperor o Japan | |
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| 天皇 | |
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| Incumbent | |
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Akihito syne Januar 7, 1989 | |
| Details | |
| Style | His Majesty |
| Heir apparent | Croun Prince Naruhito |
| First monarch | Emperor Jimmu |
| Formation | 660 BC |
| Residence |
Tokyo Imperial Palace as offeecial residence |
| Wabsteid | The Imperial Household Agency |
The Emperor o Japan is the heid o the Imperial Faimily an is the ceremonial heid o state o Japan's seestem o constitutional monarchy. Accordin tae the 1947 constitution, he is "the seembol o the State an o the unity o the fowk." Historically, he is an aa the heichest authority o the Shinto releegion as he an his faimily are said tae be the direct descendants o the sun-goddess Amaterasu,[1]
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- ↑ 役員、総代としての基礎知識 全国神社総代会編集発行「改訂神社役員、総代必携」(in Japanese)