The Chrysanthemum Throne is the name given to the position of Japanese emperor.

Current law bars her from rising to the Chrysanthemum Throne.

The ritual was last performed in 1928, when Hirohito ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne.

After the death of his father, he surprisingly did not ascend to the Chrysanthemum Throne.

Perhaps you should be calling for an end to the Chrysanthemum Throne instead of thinking of ways to extend its reach to women.

The Emperor has sat on Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne for nearly 62 years.

This scenario would mean that a new dynasty would take over the Chrysanthemum Throne.

Historically, the succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne has generally passed in male line of the imperial lineage.

He lived during the turbulent years of conflict between rival claimants to the Chrysanthemum Throne.

But imperial rules forbid women from assuming the Chrysanthemum Throne, so the new princess, who will be named next week, is not in line.