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Naruhito (born 23 February 1960) is Emperor of Japan. He acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne on 1 May 2019, beginning the Reiwa era, following the abdication of his father , Akihito . [1] He is the 126th monarch according to Japan's traditional order of succession .
Jul 7, 2024 · Naruhito, emperor of Japan from 2019. He is Japan’s 126th emperor, and, according to tradition, traces his lineage directly to Jimmu, the legendary first emperor of Japan. He ascended the throne upon the abdication of his father, Akihito.
May 1, 2019 · Japan officially began a new era on 1 May when Crown Prince Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne as the new emperor.
Apr 30, 2019 · Japan's Emperor Naruhito has pledged to fulfil his role as a "symbol of the state and unity", in his first public address since taking the throne.
Apr 29, 2019 · Read CNN Fast Facts about Naruhito, and learn more about the 126th Emperor to ascend to Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne.
Apr 30, 2019 · Japan's Emperor Naruhito has pledged to fulfil his role as a "symbol of the state and unity", in his first public address since taking the throne.
Oct 22, 2019 · Japan's Emperor Naruhito has formally proclaimed his ascension to the throne in an elaborate ceremony. The emperor, 59, officially began his reign in May after the abdication of his father, the...
Apr 30, 2019 · Naruhito is taking the throne at a time when Japan faces numerous challenges, including a low birthrate and a declining, aging population.
Apr 29, 2019 · Japan’s much-loved Emperor Akihito stood down Tuesday, becoming the first Japanese monarch to abdicate his post in two centuries. His son Naruhito is succeeding him.
May 1, 2019 · Naruhito, 59, has succeeded his father, Emperor Emeritus Akihito, who is abdicating due to health concerns. Naruhito is a keen historian, water transportation researcher, and...
