Article 13. The Emperor declares war, makes peace, and
concludes treaties.
Article 14. The Emperor declares a state of siege.
(2) The conditions and effects of a state of siege shall be
determined by law.
Article 15. The Emperor confers titles of nobility, rank,
orders and other marks of honor.
Article 16. The Emperor orders amnesty, pardon, commutation
of punishments and rehabilitation.
Article 17. A Regency shall be instituted in conformity with
the provisions of the Imperial House Law.
(2) The Regent shall exercise the powers appertaining to the
Emperor in His name.
CHAPTER II. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF SUBJECTS
Article 18. The conditions necessary for being a Japanese subject shall be determined by law.
Article 19. Japanese subjects may, according to qualifications determined in laws or ordinances, be appointed to civil or military or any other public offices equally.