N Japan the emperor, a hereditary ruler, serves as the head of state, while the people participate in governing and elected officials make laws. What type of government does Japan have?

Japan has a constitutional monarchy

Explanation:

Hi, Japan has a constitutional monarchy as a government.

This means that it has an emperor, a hereditary ruler, but with limited power and only representative.

The actual power instead, is in charge of the parliament (government). Who make laws according to the constitution of the country and its divided in the legislative, executive, and judicial branch.