We, the Japanese people, pledge our national honor to
accomplish these high ideals and purposes with all our resources.

CHAPTER I. THE EMPEROR

Article 1. The Emperor shall be the symbol of the State and
of the unity of the people, deriving his position from the will
of the people with whom resides sovereign power.

Article 2. The Imperial Throne shall be dynastic and
succeeded to in accordance with the Imperial House law passed by
the Diet.

Article 3. The advice and approval of the Cabinet shall be
required for all acts of the Emperor in matters of state, and the
Cabinet shall be responsible therefor.

Article 4. The Emperor shall perform only such acts in
matters of state as are provided for in this Constitution and he
shall not have powers related to government

(2) The Emperor may delegate the performance of his acts in
matters of state as may be provided by law.

Article 5. When, in accordance with the Imperial House law,
a Regency is established, the Regent shall perform his acts in
matter of state in the Emperor's name. In this case, paragraph
one of the article will be applicable.

Article 6. The Emperor shall appoint the Prime Minister as
designated by the Diet.

(2) The Emperor shall appoint the Chief Judge of the Supreme
Court as designated by the Cabinet.

Article 7. The Emperor, with the advice and approval of the
Cabinet, shall perform the following acts in makers of state on
behalf of the people:

(i) Promulgation of amendments of the constitution, laws,
cabinet orders and treaties;

(ii) Convocation of the Diet;

(iii) Dissolution of the House of Representatives;

(iv) Proclamation of general election of members of the
Diet;

(v) Attestation of the appointment and dismissal of
Ministers of State and other officials as provided for
by law, and of full powers and credentials of
Ambassadors and Ministers;

(vi) Attestation of general and special amnesty, commutation
of punishment, reprieve, and restoration of rights;

(vii) Awarding of honors;

(viii) Attestation of instruments of ratification and
other diplomatic documents as provided for by law;

(ix) Receiving foreign ambassadors and ministers;

(x) Performance of ceremonial functions.

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