Government
The government of Japan is a constitutional monarchy where the power of the Emperor is limited, relegated primarily to
ceremonial duties. His role is defined by the 1947
constitution as "the symbol of the state and of the unity of the
people".
Power is held chiefly by the Prime Minister of Japan and other elected members
of the Diet, while sovereignty is vested in the Japanese people.[1] The
Emperor effectively acts as the head of state on diplomatic occasions. Akihito is the current Emperor of Japan. Naruhito, Crown Prince of Japan, stands as next in line to the throne.
The Prime Minister of Japan is the head of government. The position is appointed by
the Emperor of Japan after being designated by the Diet from among its members and must enjoy the
confidence of the House of Representatives to remain in office. The
Prime Minister is the head of the Cabinet (the literal translation of his Japanese
title is "Prime Minister of the Cabinet") and appoints and dismisses the Ministers of State, a majority of whom must be
Diet members. Shinzo Abe currently serves as the Prime Minister
of Japan
ceremonial duties. His role is defined by the 1947
constitution as "the symbol of the state and of the unity of the
people".
Power is held chiefly by the Prime Minister of Japan and other elected members
of the Diet, while sovereignty is vested in the Japanese people.[1] The
Emperor effectively acts as the head of state on diplomatic occasions. Akihito is the current Emperor of Japan. Naruhito, Crown Prince of Japan, stands as next in line to the throne.
The Prime Minister of Japan is the head of government. The position is appointed by
the Emperor of Japan after being designated by the Diet from among its members and must enjoy the
confidence of the House of Representatives to remain in office. The
Prime Minister is the head of the Cabinet (the literal translation of his Japanese
title is "Prime Minister of the Cabinet") and appoints and dismisses the Ministers of State, a majority of whom must be
Diet members. Shinzo Abe currently serves as the Prime Minister
of Japan