The claim
参政党・和田知久氏「総理大臣は天皇陛下の臣下のトップ」?
Original review summary
Sanseito candidate Tomohisa Wada said that the prime minister is the Emperor’s “top subordinate.” The review explains that under Japan’s current Constitution the Emperor is a symbol of the state and national unity, and the prime minister is not a subordinate.[S1]
Additional context
The review contrasts this with the Meiji-era constitution, which described the people as subjects, and notes that the current Constitution places sovereignty with the people and defines the Emperor as a symbol. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] 日本ファクトチェックセンター(JFC) original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026