The Imperial Palace, as the name suggests, is the residence of the Emperor—no, the Tenno—simply called the Imperial Palace.
The characters for its name must be written in seal script, to show solemnity.
Even when the Japanese approach the Nijubashi Bridge in front of the Imperial Palace Plaza, they still...
Bow first before passing through, or else you're "not a true citizen."
In the hearts of the Japanese, that lush green area in the center of Tokyo, separated by the moat known as the "passport river," is not just an ordinary residence—it is the dwelling place of the gods on earth.
And now, the dwelling place of the gods on earth has been bombed by the American devils!
"Damn Americans are bombing the Imperial Palace!"