When was Akihito born?

Akihito was born on 23 December 1933 in Tokyo Imperial Palace.

What positions has Akihito held?

Positions held by Akihito include: Emperor Emeritus (since 1 May 2019); Emperor of Japan (1989–2019).

Where did Akihito study?

Akihito was educated at Gakushuin University.

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Akihito

अकिहितो

Emperor of Japan from 1989 to 2019

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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, Heisei being an expression of achieving peace worldwide.

Quick facts

Born: 23 December 1933 wd
Place of birth: Tokyo Imperial Palace wd
Citizenship: Japan wd
Occupation: monarch, ichthyologist, zoologist, marine biologist, ruler, Emperor of Japan wd
Education: Gakushuin University wd
Spouse: Empress Michiko wd

Positions held wd

Emperor Emeritus (since 1 May 2019)
Emperor of Japan (7 January 1989 – 30 April 2019)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1982)
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (1975)
Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic) (2002)
Order of the Crown of the Realm (2012)
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav‎ (2001)
Collar of the Order of the White Lion
Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer
Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion
Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class
Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Three Stars (2007)
Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion
Order of the Nile
Grand Cross of the Order of the Aztec Eagle

Questions

When was Akihito born?: Akihito was born on 23 December 1933 in Tokyo Imperial Palace.
What positions has Akihito held?: Positions held by Akihito include: Emperor Emeritus (since 1 May 2019); Emperor of Japan (1989–2019).
Where did Akihito study?: Akihito was educated at Gakushuin University.

Sources

Last updated 6 November 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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