@@user-qb6wi4if9o Since ancient times, Japanese Emperor hasn't been a mascot, but rather an object of fear for the people. You know, Emperor was recognized as a Shinto priest and had a mysterious presence.
@@user-bn5gj1xf6g Japanese Emperor has never had real power except during the Nara and the Heian period. And the Emperor existed during the samurai period, but he hadn't military power and only religious authority.