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Emperor Akihito

Emperor Akihito is known for Japanese Emperor. Emperor Akihito was born on 23 December 1933.

Emperor Akihito is one of 1179 people in the A–Z index, listed under E.

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Who is Emperor Akihito?

Emperor Akihito is best known for Japanese Emperor. Emperor Akihito is a Japanese public figure. Emperor Akihito was born on 23 December 1933, which places Emperor Akihito among the people in the Dead or Alive catalog born in the 1930s. Dead or Alive is a trivia game: you decide whether a famous person is still alive, then see the answer. The status for Emperor Akihito is checked against public sources such as Wikidata and is shown only after you answer.

Facts

Known for: Japanese Emperor
Nationality: Japanese
Born: 23 December 1933

About Emperor Akihito

The era of his rule was named the Heisei era, Heisei being an expression of achieving peace worldwide. During the Second World War, he moved out of Tokyo with his classmates and remained in Nikkō until the surrender of Japan. In 1952, his Coming-of-Age ceremony and investiture as crown prince were held, and he began to undertake official duties in his capacity as crown prince. The next year, he made his first journey overseas and represented Japan at the coronation of Elizabeth II in London. He completed his university education in 1956. In April 1959, he married Michiko Shōda, a commoner; it was the first imperial wedding to be televised in Japan, drawing about 15 million viewers. He made efforts to bring the Japanese imperial family closer to the Japanese people, and made official visits to all forty-seven prefectures of Japan and to many of the remote islands of Japan. During his reign, 17 prime ministers served in 25 terms, beginning with Noboru Takeshita and ending with Shinzo Abe.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Emperor Akihito known for?

Emperor Akihito is known for Japanese Emperor.

When was Emperor Akihito born?

Emperor Akihito was born on 23 December 1933.

What nationality is Emperor Akihito?

Emperor Akihito's nationality is Japanese.

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