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Bookmark or Share- Akihito - WikipediaAkihito[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 era, Heisei being an expression of achieving peace worldwide. [1]
- Akihito | Biography, Reign, & Facts | BritannicaAkihito, 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.
- 6 Things You Might Not Know About Emperor Akihito ... - HISTORYAkihito is the first Japanese monarch in 200 years to step down. It didn’t use to be such a big deal for the emperor to abdicate the throne; more than half of Japan’s monarchs...
- The life and legacy of Japan's Akihito – DW – 04/30/2019As 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...
- For the First Time in 200 Years, Japan’s Emperor Has ...Thirty years after he ascended to Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne, Emperor Akihito stepped down from his position Tuesday during a simple ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. The event marked...
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