The Emperor of Japan[d][e] is the hereditary monarch and head of state of Japan. [6][7] The emperor is defined by the Constitution of Japan as the symbol of the Japanese state and the unity of the …

Oct 27, 2025 · Naruhito (born February 23, 1960, Tokyo, Japan) is the emperor of Japan from 2019. He is Japan’s 126th emperor, and, according to tradition, traces his lineage directly to Jimmu, the …

A traveler's introduction to the Japanese Emperor (Tenno) and tourist sites related to the Imperial Family.

1 of 10 | Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday Sunday, stressed the importance of telling the tragedy of World War II to younger generations, pledging to contribute to efforts to promote the …

Jul 10, 2019 · Emperor Go-Horikawa Fujiwara no Tamenobu (Public Domain) The emperor of Japan is a position as the head of state which traditionally dates back to the 7th century BCE and the legendary …

Jul 8, 2023 · Emperor Shōmu (701 – 756), was the 45th emperor of Japan. His reign, which lasted from 724 to 749, marked a significant period in Japanese history, particularly in terms of Buddhism and …

Feb 14, 2024 · The Emperor performs duties such as greeting foreign dignitaries, attending cultural events, and partaking in traditional Shinto religious ceremonies. Emperor Naruhito, the current …

Apr 29, 2019 · Read CNN Fast Facts about Naruhito, and learn more about the 126th Emperor to ascend to Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne.

Japan has been ruled by emperors since antiquity. The sequence, order and dates of the early emperors are almost entirely based on the 8th-century Nihon Shoki, which was meant to retroactively legitimise …

1. The Emperor and the Imperial Family ⃝ The Emperor【Position】 The Emperor is the symbol of the State and of the unity of the people, deriving his position from the will of the people with whom …