Let's learn about the Emperor

The Emperor is considered the symbol of Japan. Let’s take a closer look at what this means.

• The Emperor as a Symbol We will explain what it means to be a symbol.

The Emperor engages in different activities to honor and maintain his connections with the people of Japan and to fulfill his duties based on the important rules in the Constitution. These activities include state acts, public duties, and other efforts to protect and promote traditional culture. Let's take a closer look at each of these activities.

• State acts Learn about the Emperor's duties based on the Constitution
• Public acts Learn about duties the Emperor performs as a symbol of Japan
• Other acts Learn about how the Imperial Family communicates Japanese culture