The Japanese Imperial System: Key Facts as President Trump Meets Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo

Oct 27, 2025 12:52 pm CST

President Trump is set to meet with Japanese Emperor Naruhito at Tokyo's Imperial Palace, highlighting Japan's unique monarchy. This article explores Japan's 2,600-year imperial tradition, succession rules preventing female emperors, the post-war transformation of the emperor's role from divine ruler to symbolic head of state, and the modernization efforts of the current imperial family.