At present, only the position of the regent still exists, and the Imperial Household Law provides that the post is only for members of the Imperial family, such as the Crown Prince, and is used to conduct the Emperor's official duties in his place.
現在、摂政のみが存続を認められ、天皇の公務を代行する役目として皇太子など皇族のみが任ぜられる職として皇室典範に定められている。