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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 .
May 2, 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. His elevation to the throne marked the dawn of the Reiwa period.
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May 1, 2019 · Despite the public's approval, there remain questions about the role Emperor Naruhito will play in a changing Japan. The emperor's role is largely ceremonial, focusing on public engagement with...
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Apr 30, 2019 · Naruhito succeeds his father, 85-year-old Akihito, who abdicated citing his age and failing health. He is the first Japanese emperor to stand down in more than 200 years. Your questions answered...
Reiwa fever has swept Japan, as the country prepares to welcome its 126th emperor—the current Crown Prince Naruhito—who will usher in the era on May 1. His father, Emperor Akihito, abdicates ...
Apr 29, 2019 · Read CNN Fast Facts about Naruhito, and learn more about the 126th Emperor to ascend to Japan’s Chrysanthemum 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...
