Imperial Investiture

During the time period of the Empire of Japan, as the Emperor was the source of executive authority, there were also investitures held for military officials.

The investiture ceremony is held in the Matsu-no-Ma room (松の間) of the Tokyo Imperial Palace.

[1] The ceremony first starts with the Prime Minister nominee formally greeting the Emperor upon entering the room.

A similar ceremony called the Imperial Attestation (認証官任命式, Ninshōkan-ninmei-shiki) is held for the appointment of the Ministers of State, court judges and other officials.

Although they are formally appointed by the Prime Minister, the Constitution stipulates that the ceremony must be attested by the Emperor.