Emperor o Japan | |
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天皇 | |
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Incumbent | |
Naruhito syne May 1, 2019 | |
Details | |
Style | His Majesty |
Heir apparent | Croun Prince Fumihito |
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]