Reviews
The daily life of the Japanese Emperor is very interesting. It is also poignant to see him living surrounded by many people, revered as a god, and leading a life of giving.
“A Day in the Life of the Emperor” reveals the inner workings of the Japanese Imperial Palace, which is shrouded in a thick veil that evokes a sense of mystery and awe in the public. It presents the daily life of the Imperial Family, which symbolizes Japan in its entirety, in its unadulterated form. By detailing the lives of the Emperor, Empress, Crown Prince, and the retainers serving under them, the book served as an opportunity to understand the institutions, systems, and terminology used
Passing through the forest of buildings in Marunouchi and crossing a bridge leads to the Imperial Palace. Should I call it the Imperial Palace in Korean? I have visited it on a field trip once... It is the only part of the Imperial Palace that the general public can freely enter. This book also brought to mind the tranquil beauty of Higashi-Gyoen. I felt that the atmosphere of seeing the serene Imperial Palace amidst the forest of buildings, and the dazzling cityscape visible from the Palace,
The negative image of a scarecrow comes to mind when thinking of the Japanese Emperor. People often refer to a monarch as a "scarecrow king" if their influence outweighs that of the ruler; perhaps this image arose because, as a non-Japanese person, I did not know exactly what the Japanese Emperor did, despite Japan maintaining the world's longest monarchy. Of course, the Emperor gives the final approval on major national decisions, but perhaps because I have seen the Prime Minister more often
This book describes the daily life of the Japanese Emperor, often shrouded in mystery, from the moment he wakes up until he goes to sleep. It introduces the mundane routines of a day divided into the morning at the Naigi (royal dormitory) starting with the 'Ohiru' (afternoon banquet), the morning at the Gakumonso (gathering hall), lunch at the Naigi, the afternoon at the Gakumonso, the evening at the Naigi, and finally, the palace at the 'Mikoshi' (portable shrine) where he goes to sleep. The
Akemi Yonekubo: The Emperor's Day
*The Emperor's Day* examines the colorful daily life of Japan's Meiji Imperial Palace from a microhistorical perspective. It introduces the daily routine of Emperor Meiji—a symbol of Japan's modernization—from waking up to going to sleep, in a detailed and humorous manner. As readers delve into the little-known private lives of the Imperial Palace residents, they can glimpse the human struggles, joys, sorrows, and emotions of the Meiji people. This book originated from curiosity about the concerns the Japanese Emperor faced during the transition from the Middle Ages to the modern era, the systems in place at the Imperial Palace, and how the people within it functioned. Believing that the true system of the Imperial Palace can only be seen in its seemingly trivial daily routines, the author views the Meiji Imperial Palace with a warm and humane gaze, finding answers within the very mundane aspects of the palace's life.
Korean title: 천황의 하루
Korean author: 요네쿠보 아케미
Korean publisher: 김영사
ISBN-13: 9788934961253
Reviews
The daily life of the Japanese Emperor is very interesting. It is also poignant to see him living surrounded by many people, revered as a god, and leading a life of giving.
“A Day in the Life of the Emperor” reveals the inner workings of the Japanese Imperial Palace, which is shrouded in a thick veil that evokes a sense of mystery and awe in the public. It presents the daily life of the Imperial Family, which symbolizes Japan in its entirety, in its unadulterated form. By detailing the lives of the Emperor, Empress, Crown Prince, and the retainers serving under them, the book served as an opportunity to understand the institutions, systems, and terminology used
Passing through the forest of buildings in Marunouchi and crossing a bridge leads to the Imperial Palace. Should I call it the Imperial Palace in Korean? I have visited it on a field trip once... It is the only part of the Imperial Palace that the general public can freely enter. This book also brought to mind the tranquil beauty of Higashi-Gyoen. I felt that the atmosphere of seeing the serene Imperial Palace amidst the forest of buildings, and the dazzling cityscape visible from the Palace,
The negative image of a scarecrow comes to mind when thinking of the Japanese Emperor. People often refer to a monarch as a "scarecrow king" if their influence outweighs that of the ruler; perhaps this image arose because, as a non-Japanese person, I did not know exactly what the Japanese Emperor did, despite Japan maintaining the world's longest monarchy. Of course, the Emperor gives the final approval on major national decisions, but perhaps because I have seen the Prime Minister more often
This book describes the daily life of the Japanese Emperor, often shrouded in mystery, from the moment he wakes up until he goes to sleep. It introduces the mundane routines of a day divided into the morning at the Naigi (royal dormitory) starting with the 'Ohiru' (afternoon banquet), the morning at the Gakumonso (gathering hall), lunch at the Naigi, the afternoon at the Gakumonso, the evening at the Naigi, and finally, the palace at the 'Mikoshi' (portable shrine) where he goes to sleep. The
