The Grand Steward (宮内庁長官, Kunaichō Chōkan?) is an official within the Imperial Household Agency of Japan. He is the senior official of the Imperial Household, and is responsible for managing the part of the household staff who are omote, or "outside the house"; these employees serve as drivers, cooks, gardeners, or administrative officials. The current Grand Steward is Shingo Haketa, who took up the position in April 2005, succeeding Toshio Yuasa.
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