Akihito
Statesman, Monarch
1933 –
Who is Akihito?
Akihito English pronunciation is the reigning Emperor of Japan, the 125th emperor of his line according to Japan's traditional order of succession. He acceded to the throne in 1989.
In Japan, the emperor is never referred to by his given name, but rather is referred to as "His Imperial Majesty the Emperor" which may be shortened to "His Imperial Majesty". In writing, the emperor is also referred to formally as "The Reigning Emperor". The Era of Akihito's reign bears the name "Heisei", and according to custom he will be renamed "Emperor Heisei" by order of the cabinet after his death. At the same time, the name of the next era under his successor will also be established.
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- Born
- Dec 23, 1933
Tokyo Imperial Palace - Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Empress Michiko
(1959/04/10 - )
- Empress Michiko
- Children
- Religion
- Shinto
- Nationality
- Japan
- Profession
- Education
- Gakushuin University
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on July 23, 2013
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