Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
December 23, 1933 (age 92)
Place of Birth
Tokyo, Japan
Also Known As
Akihito Tsugunomiya
HIH Crown Prince Akihito of Japan
Emperor Akihito
Emperor Heisei
Chabu
Akihito
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Akihito (born 23 December 1933) is a member of the Imperial House of Japan who reigned as the 125th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession, from 7 January 1989 until his abdication on 30 April 2019, Heisei era. He succeeded to the Chrysanthemum Throne upon the death of his father, Emperor Showa (Hirohito). Upon abdication due to his age and declining health, he became emperor emeritus. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Naruhito.
Known For
TV
Emperor Akihito
Self (archive footage)
2019
Film
White House Revealed
Self (archive footage)
2009
Film
Death of Emperor Showa
Self (New Emperor)
1989
Film
Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed
Self (archive footage)
2021
Film
Enthronement Ceremony - November 12, 1990
Self (Emperor of Japan)
1990
Film
Kōtaishi go fusai no Ajia ryokō
self
1962
Filmography
2021FilmEmpress Michiko, the Strength of the Reedas Self (archive footage)2019TVEmperor Akihitoas Self (archive footage)2009FilmWhite House Revealedas Self (archive footage)1990FilmEnthronement Ceremony - November 12, 1990as Self (Emperor of Japan)1989FilmDeath of Emperor Showaas Self (New Emperor)1962FilmKōtaishi go fusai no Ajia ryokōas self