Board of Chamberlains

When the kurōdodokoro (蔵人所) was installed during the Heian era, the chamberlain's role was quickly reduced, limited to matters of courtesy.

The position of Grand Chamberlain was placed within the merit system in 1871, and three people—Tokudaiji Sanetsune, Masataka Kawase, and Higashikuze Michitomi—were appointed.

[2] The Grand Chamberlain (侍従長, Jijūchō) is a chief functionary of the Imperial court and aide of the Emperor of Japan.

The Grand Chamberlain's position is that of an attestation official (認証官 Ninshōkan), i.e. his appointment and dismissal are at the discretion of the Emperor.

[3] This is a list of grand chamberlains after the Meiji period: After enforcement of the Constitution of Japan by the end of World War II:

The Imperial Household Agency where the office of the Board of Chamberlains is located
Prince Katsura Tarō , Grand Chamberlain 1912
Baron Suzuki Kantarō , Grand Chamberlain 1929–36