Chrysanthemum Throne
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The Chrysanthemum Throne (菊花紋章 kikukamonshō) is the common name given to the Imperial throne of Japan, similar to "Buckingham Palace" being used to represent the British Royal family.
The chrysanthemum (菊 kiku) is the official crest, or monshō (紋章) of the Emperor of Japan and therefore kikukamonshō literally means the Chrysanthemum Crest. The Chrysanthemum Throne is the oldest surviving continuous monarchy in the world.
Mythology credits the legendary Emperor Jimmu with founding Japan in 660 B.C.[1] and the reigning Emperor is considered to be the 125th direct descendant of Emperor Jimmu. However, the historical record only dates back to Emperor Ōjin (270 - 310 A.D.) and all the Emperors prior to this date are classified as "mythical". Although there have been eight Empresses throughout Japan's history, in terms of the current Constitution of Japan, a woman can no longer reign as sovereign.
The Chrysanthemum Throne has retained the respect and its popularity amongst both citizens and the media - although the latter is largely due to the influence of the secretive Imperial Household Agency, which oversees all aspects of the Imperial family, and has its own kisha (記者), or press club.
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Also See
- The Reigning Emperor, Akihito Tennō
- The Traditional Count of Japanese Emperors
External Links
Additional Reading
- Martin, P & Melville J, The Chrysanthemum Throne: A History of the Emperors of Japan, University of Hawaii Press, 1998
