Akihito
| Akihito | |
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| Emperor of Japan | |
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| Reign | 7 January 1989 – present |
| Born | 23 December 1933 |
| Birthplace | Tokyo |
| Predecessor | Shōwa |
Emperor Akihito (明仁天皇 Akihito-tennō, born 23 December 1933) is the 125th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.[1]
Akihito became emperor after the death of his father in 1989, who was Emperor Shōwa. The current emperor's official reign name is Heisei ("establishing peace").[2]
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[change] What the emperor does
The emperor has many duties and responsibilities. For example, he regularly
- takes part in affairs of according to the Constitution of Japan.[3]
- attends various events and ceremonies held at the Imperial Palace.[4]
- attends ceremonies in Tokyo.[5]
- makes appearances at a variety of ceremonies in various parts in Japan[6]
- visits welfare facilities.[7]
- visits regions where disasters hit[8]
- visits other countries[9]
- helps transmit the traditional culture of Japan[10]
As a personal interest, Akihito studies fish.[11]
[change] Television broadcast
Ahihito directly addressed his subjects in a television broadcast after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. This was the first time any emperor used on television in this way.[12]
[change] Honors
- Order of the Chrysanthemum, Japan
- Order of the Rising Sun, Japan
- Order of the Sacred Treasure, Japan
- Order of Culture, Japan
- Order of the Garter, UK
[change] Related pages
[change] References
- ↑ Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric et al. (2002). "Traditional order of Tennō" in Japan encyclopedia, pp. 962-963.
- ↑ Nussbaum, "Akihito" at p. 19.
- ↑ Imperial Household Agency (Kunaichō), "Affairs of State"; retrieved 2011-10-18 (Archived by WebCite)
- ↑ Kunaicho, "Ceremonies in Imperial Palace"; retrieved 2011-10-18 (Archived by WebCite).
- ↑ Kunaicho, "Progress in Tokyo"; retrieved 2011-10-18 (Archived by WebCite).
- ↑ Kunaicho, "Progress around Japan"; retrieved 2011-10-18 (Archived by WebCite).
- ↑ Kunaicho, "Visits to Welfare facilities"; retrieved 2011-10-18 (Archived by WebCite).
- ↑ Kunaicho, "Visits to disaster-affected areas"; retrieved 2011-10-18 (Archived by WebCite).
- ↑ Kunaicho, "Overseas visits"; retrieved 2011-10-18 (Archived by WebCite).
- ↑ Kunaicho, "Transmitting traditional cultures to posterity"; retrieved 2011-10-18 (Archived by WebCite).
- ↑ Kunaicho, "Studies"; retrieved 2011-10-18 (Archived by WebCite).
- ↑ Chancellor, Alexander. "The Japanese emperor's lesson for the British monarchy," The Guardian (UK). 17 March 2011; retrieved 2011-10-17.
[change] Other webpages
Media related to Emperor Akihito at Wikimedia Commons- Imperial Household Agency (English); (Japanese)
- "Do Not Lose Hope" Address to the Nation, 2011 transcript and audio mp3 and video
- KidsWebJapan, "Emperor's Role"
Media related to | Preceded by Emperor Shōwa |
Emperor of Japan Akihito 1989-present |
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