However, this was only a ceremonial title, with no role in government at all.
In his defense, Watanabe claimed that he held a ceremonial title and was Chairman in name only.
The ceremonial title was a shock as he spoke it.
In the Edo period, titles associated with the ministry became ceremonial titles.
To be sure, Ambassador is more a ceremonial title.
Colonel-in-Chief is also a ceremonial title of the British Army.
Every December, the members of the council elect one of themselves as mayor, which is primarily a ceremonial title.
Although this was a pure ceremonial title, she was nevertheless the first woman in such a position.
Some local business leaders urged the chamber to rescind the ceremonial title.
The temporary holding of what they had to know was at best a ceremonial title?