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The Japanese Imperial Family
The Japanese Monarchy is the oldest continuous hereditary monarchy in the world. Something that is quite the accomplishment! According to the Japanese constitution, the emperor is a symbol of peace and unity to the citizens of Japan. He has no real power in the government and the Japanese Imerial family can easily be compared to the royal family of England, more of a figurehead than someone of actual power and representation of the people. Though the Japanese people love their emperor, seeing him as a God almost, for it was said he could communicate and had a special link with the gods.. It also says that the Imperial family has some godly blood in them, being a decendent of the sun goddess herself; the people of Japan take that very seriously. The Imperial house recognizes 125 monarchs that have been in power thoughout history. The first emperor recorded was emperor Jimmu, he became emperor in 660 BC., and the present day is emperor Akihito. The emperor resides with his family in Tokyo. Though it is said that the line of emperors has been passed down from father to son since its beginning in 660BCE, genealogy reports there's barely any link within the first 25 emperors, much less Jimmu and Akihito.