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Akihito [a] (born 23 December 1933) is a member of the Imperial House of Japan who reigned as the 125th emperor of Japan from 1989 until his abdication in 2019. The era of his rule was named the Heisei (平成) era, Heisei being an expression of achieving peace worldwide.
Akihito, emperor of Japan from 1989 to 2019. As scion of the oldest imperial family in the world, he was, according to tradition, the 125th direct descendant of Jimmu, Japan’s legendary first emperor.
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Apr 29, 2019 · Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne.
Apr 29, 2019 · A profile of Emperor Akihito, who has reigned over Japan since 1989 and earned the respect and gratitude of his people with his empathy and pacifism. Learn about his life, his challenges, his legacy and his abdication.
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The Japanese government announced in December 2017 that Akihito would abdicate on 30 April 2019.He then did so in a brief ceremony on that date.
The emperor has many duties and responsibilities. For example, he regularly 1. takes part in affairs of according to the Constitution of Japan. 2. attends various events and ceremonies held at the Imperial Palace. 3. attends ceremonies in Tokyo. 4. makes appearances at a variety of ceremonies in various parts in Japan 5. visits welfare facilities. ...
23 December 1933 – 10 November 1952: His Imperial HighnessThe Prince Tsugu10 November 1952 – 7 January 1989: His Imperial HighnessThe Crown Prince of Japan7 January 1989 – 30 April 2019: His MajestyThe Emperor of Japan1 May 2019 – present: His MajestyThe Emperor EmeritusMedia related to Emperor Akihitoat Wikimedia Commons 1. Imperial Household Agency (English); (Japanese) 2. "Do Not Lose Hope" Address to the Nation, 2011transcript and audio mp3 and video 3. KidsWebJapan, "Emperor's Role"
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Akihito, or Heisei emperor, (born Dec. 23, 1933, Tokyo, Japan), Emperor of Japan from 1989. Son of Hirohito, his role, like that of his father after 1945, has been largely ceremonial. He is the first Japanese emperor to have married a commoner, in what was hailed at the time as a love match rather than the customary arranged marriage.
Apr 30, 2019 · As a new imperial era begins in Japan, Emperor Akihito has left behind a legacy of modernity and compassion. During his 30-year reign, he defied monarchial norms, drawing both criticism and...
