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About the status of the Emperor and Imperial Family Members
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The Ceremony of Accession
(
Sokui-no-Rei
)
The Rites of Imperial Funeral
(
Taiso-no-Rei
)
Record of Imperial Lineage
Imperial Mausoleums (
Ryo
and
Bo
)
Others
The Imperial House Council
Composition of the Council and terms of office for the members of the Council selected by mutual election
Mandate of the Council
Finances of the Imperial House
Property and expenses of the Imperial House
Restrictions on transfer of assets
Special cases related to inheritance of Imperial Household property
Imperial House Economy Council
The Privy Seal and State Seal
Imperial Funerals, Accession to the Throne, Weddings, and other events
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