Although the Emperor is only the symbol of the state, he is still very significant because he essentially represents Japan. The real power comes from the branches of government though, and that is what this article states and explains.
This article is written by a woman named Kallie Szczepanski and she is a woman who has spent more than five years living there. The article is about the current Emperor of Japan, who in their culture and government, is extremely key. It talks about his job and what he does in his everyday life dealing with certain issues.