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The Tokyo Imperial Palace (皇居, Kōkyo, literally 'Imperial Residence') is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan.It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda district of the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains several buildings including the Fukiage Palace (吹上御所, Fukiage gosho) where the Emperor has his living quarters, the main palace (宮殿, Kyūden) where various ...
The Japanese Imperial Family has a staff of more than 1,000 people (47 servants per royal). This includes a 24-piece traditional orchestra with 1,000 year-old instruments such as the koto and the shō, 30 gardeners, 25 chefs, 40 chauffeurs as well as 78 builders, plumbers and electricians. There are 30 archaeologists to protect the 895 imperial ...
Imperial palace of Naniwa-kyō (744–745), abandoned and destroyed over time. Kuni Palace. Kizugawa, Kyoto. Imperial palace of Kuni-kyō (740–744), abandoned and destroyed over time. Fujiwara Palace. Kashihara, Nara. Imperial palace of Fujiwara-kyō (694–710), abandoned and destroyed over time. Kiyomihara Palace. Asuka, Yamato.
Kyoto Imperial Palace. Coordinates: 35°01′31″N 135°45′44″E. View through the Jomeimon gate on the Shishinden main hall. The Kyōto Imperial Palace (京都御所, Kyōto-gosho) is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo ...
Court ranks. The national system for ranking politicians and officials who served the Japanese dynasty began in 603 when Empress Suiko enacted the Twelve Level Cap and Rank System. Each rank was identified by the color of a crown the person with the rank wore. There were twelve ranks: Greater Virtue (大徳, dai-toku), Lesser Virtue (小徳 ...
Ritual ceremonies of the Imperial Palace. Japanese Court rituals lit. Court rituals (宮中祭祀, Kyūchū saishi, kana: きゅうちゅうさいし) are rituals performed by the Emperor of Japan for the purpose of praying for the nation and its people's peace and prosperity. Rituals are held at the Tokyo Imperial Palace and the Three Palace ...
The Japanese emperor, empress, and princess read poems they wrote at the annual Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading. The Japanese Royal Family Recites Their Own Poetry, Reflects on Peace and ...
Gyeongbokgung ( Korean : 경복궁 ; Hanja : 景福宮 ; lit. Blessing Scenery Palace), also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung served as the home of the royal ...