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Constitutional Imperialism in Japan
[Vol. VI

Article XII reads as follows:

Upon an ascension to the throne, a new era shall be inaugurated, and the name of it shall remain unchanged during the whole reign.

Accordingly, when the present Emperor ascended the throne in 1912, the Meiji era gave way to the Taisho era, or Era of Great Righteousness.

The Emperor, the Imperial eldest son (Crown Prince) and the Imperial grandson attain their majority at the age of eighteen; but all other members of the Imperial Family do not attain their majority till the age of twenty.

The Emperor, the Grand Empress-Dowager, the Empress-Dowager and the Empress are to be addressed as “Majesty” (His, Her, or Your); while all other members of the Imperial Family are to be addressed as “Highness” (His, Her, or Your).

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