The Imperial House (皇室, Kōshitsu) is the reigning dynasty of Japan, consisting of those members of the extended family of the reigning emperor of Japan who undertake official and public duties. Under the present constitution of Japan, the emperor is "the symbol of the State and of the unity of the people".

Apr 13, 2023 · Japan's imperial family has been led by Emperor Naruhito since 2019. Here's everything to know about the oldest hereditary royal family in the world.

This site presents an introduction to the official duties and various public activities of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, and other members of the Imperial Family, carried out both at the Imperial Palace and outside, the latter including their official visits within Japan and their fostering of friendly relations with foreign countries.

The following is a family tree of the emperors of Japan, from the legendary Emperor Jimmu to the present monarch, Naruhito. [1] Modern scholars have come to question the existence of at least the first nine emperors; Kōgen's descendant, Emperor Sujin (98 BC – 30 BC?), is the first for whom many agree that he might have actually existed. [2]

Jan 3, 2025 · Discover the origins of the Japanese royal family and the history of the Japanese Imperial House. Learn about Japan’s key emperors and their successors.

Watch the Imperial Family News. Activities of the Imperial Family; Addresses and Press Conferences; Learn about the Imperial Family. The members of the Imperial Family; Institutions and Facilities Related to the Imperial Household; Traditional Culture; Visit the Imperial Palace and other related facilities. General public greeting; Visit Guide ...

This introduces the activities of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, as well as other members of the Imperial Family. Regarding the structure of the Imperial Family, the organization chart, and the genealogy of the Emperors.

Millennia ago, the Japanese imperial family developed its own peculiar system of hereditary succession. It has been non-primogenitural, more or less agnatic, based mostly on rotation. Today, Japan uses strict agnatic primogeniture, which was adopted from Prussia, by which Japan was greatly influenced in the 1870s.

Imperial family, 2011 — from left to right: Princess Ayako of Takamado, Princess Tsuguko of Takamado, Princess Akiko of Mikasa, Princess Hitachi, Prince Hitachi, Crown Princess Masako and Crown Prince Naruhito. There are 16 members of the Imperial Family. [3]

Oct 26, 2021 · Japan’s imperial family has a long history, shading back into legend. The emperor today has a ceremonial role and performs numerous functions as a symbol of the state.