Akihito
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Akihito is a member of the Imperial House of Japan who reigned as the 125th emperor of Japan from 7 January 1989 until his abdication on 30 April 2019. The era of his rule was named the Heisei era, He
Akihito in 2016
One year old Akihito with his mother Empress Nagako, 1934
Akihito being invested as Crown Prince, 1952
A Japanese stamp commemorating the imperial wedding, 1959
Naruhito
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Naruhito is Emperor of Japan. He acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne on 1 May 2019 following the abdication of his father, Akihito. He is the 126th monarch, according to the traditional order of succe
Naruhito in 2025
Naruhito in February 1961
Prince Naruhito, aged 9, with his parents and siblings, 1969
The newly married crown prince and crown princess in traditional court dress, with the prince wearing a sokutai, the princess a jūnihitoe (1993)