Akihito

Akihito

Born 1933-12-23 (age 92) Tokyo, Japan
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Biography

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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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Known For

Enthronement Ceremony - November 12, 1990
Enthronement Ceremony - November 12, 1990

1990

as Self (Emperor of Japan)

White House Revealed
White House Revealed

2009

as Self (archive footage)

Death of Emperor Showa
Death of Emperor Showa

1989

as Self (New Emperor)

Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed
Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed

2021

as Self (archive footage)