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Emperor Akihito

Akihito
明仁
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The Emperor in 2014.
Emperor of Japan
Reign 7 January 1989 – present
Enthronement 12 November 1990
Predecessor Shōwa
Heir apparent Crown Prince Naruhito
Prime Ministers
Born (1933-12-23) 23 December 1933 (age 83)
Tokyo City, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
(now Chiyoda, Tokyo)
Spouse Michiko Shōda (m. 1959)
Issue Naruhito, Crown Prince of Japan
Fumihito, Prince Akishino
Sayako, Princess Nori
Full name
Akihito (明仁?)
House Imperial House of Japan
Father Emperor Shōwa
Mother Empress Kōjun
Religion Shinto
Signature
Full name
Akihito (明仁?)
Styles of
Emperor Akihito
Imperial Seal of Japan.svg
Reference style His Majesty
Spoken style Your Majesty
Alternative style Sir

HIH The Princess Mikasa

Akihito (明仁?, born 23 December 1933) (About this sound English pronunciation ) is the reigning Emperor of Japan (天皇 Tennō?). He is the 125th emperor of his line according to Japan's traditional order of succession. Akihito succeeded his father Shōwa and acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne on 7 January 1989. There has been ongoing coverage of his possible abdication due to age and health issues. 31 December 2018 has been mentioned as the date of such abdication.

In Japan, the Emperor is never referred to by his given name, but rather is referred to as "His Majesty the Emperor" (天皇陛下 Tennō Heika?) which may be shortened to "His Majesty" (陛下 Heika?). In writing, the Emperor is also referred to formally as "The Reigning Emperor" (今上天皇 Kinjō Tennō?). The Era of Akihito's reign bears the name "Heisei" (平成), and according to custom he will be renamed "Emperor Heisei" (平成天皇 Heisei Tennō; see "posthumous name") 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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