Person

Akihito

Acting · Born 1933-12-23 · Tokyo, Japan

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Akihito (born 23 December 1933) is a member of the Imperial House of Japan who reigned as the 125th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession, from 7 January 1989 until his abdication on 30 April 2019, Heisei era. He succeeded to the Chrysanthemum Throne upon the death of his father, Emperor Showa (Hirohito). Upon abdication due to his age and declining health, he became emperor emeritus. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Naruhito.

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  Willem-Alexander & Máxima

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• Emperor Akihito

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  Enthronement Ceremony - November 12, 1990

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  Kōtaishi go fusai no Ajia ryokō

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  Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed

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  White House Revealed

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  Death of Emperor Showa

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• 2026Willem-Alexander & MáximaSelf (archive footage)
• 2021Empress Michiko, the Strength of the ReedSelf (archive footage)
• 2019Emperor AkihitoSelf (archive footage)
• 2009White House RevealedSelf (archive footage)
• 1990Enthronement Ceremony - November 12, 1990Self (Emperor of Japan)
• 1989Death of Emperor ShowaSelf (New Emperor)
• 1962Kōtaishi go fusai no Ajia ryokōself