ABSTRACT
The Emperor of Japan is a man, a god, a high priest, a symbol, and a ruler. This combination of functions was common in the early ages of human society and Japan has performed the remarkable feat of revitalizing it for modern uses.
The Emperor of Japan is a man, a god, a high priest, a symbol, and a ruler. This combination of functions was common in the early ages of human society and Japan has performed the remarkable feat of revitalizing it for modern uses.