page_title: Controversies regarding the role of the Emperor of Japan
hierarchical_section_title: Controversies regarding the role of the Emperor of Japan
caption_attribution_description: Emperor Akihito prepares to greet the crowd at the Chōwaden Reception Hall on his birthday, 23 December 2004. Imperial Palace, Tokyo.
context_page_description: There have been several controversies regarding the role and the status of the Emperor of Japan. This is due in part to the variety of roles the Emperor has historically filled, as well as the competition for power with other parts of Japanese society at several points in history.
context_section_description: There have been several controversies regarding the role and the status of the Emperor of Japan.  This is due in part to the variety of roles the Emperor has historically filled, as well as the competition for power with other parts of Japanese society at several points in history.
caption: A flag-waving crowd greet Emperor Akihito at the Imperial Palace on his birthday. Photo taken on Dec. 23, 2004.
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