What is the Emperor System? What are the principles that support it? A passionate dialogue between a giant of post-war thought and a researcher who has boldly explored the true nature of the Japanese heart. Yoshimoto, questioning the foundation of the Emperor System from his own personal experiences. Akasaka, pointing out the significant changes and artifice in court rituals, and the Emperor System as a dual monarchy, based on the research results of history and folklore. Two new and old commentators sharply dissect the issue of the Emperor System. The Foundation of the Emperor System Takaaki Yoshimoto / Norio Akasaka Price: ¥1100 Kodansha Academic Library, 2003, First Edition #TakaakiYoshimoto #NorioAkasaka #Books #Society/Politics/Military