When was Naruhito born?

Naruhito was born on 23 February 1960 in Hospital of the Imperial Household.

What positions has Naruhito held?

Positions held by Naruhito include: Emperor of Japan (since 1 May 2019); Crown Prince of Japan (1989–2019); heir apparent (1989–2019).

Where did Naruhito study?

Naruhito was educated at Gakushuin University, Merton College, Gakushuin Boys' Junior and Senior High School, Gakushuin Primary School.

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Naruhito

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Emperor of Japan (born 1960)

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Naruhito is Emperor of Japan. He acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne on 1 May 2019 following the abdication of his father, Akihito. He is the 126th monarch, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign is known as the Reiwa era.

Quick facts

Born: 23 February 1960 wd
Place of birth: Hospital of the Imperial Household wd
Citizenship: Japan wd
Occupation: monarch, aristocrat wd
Education: Gakushuin University, Merton College, Gakushuin Boys' Junior and Senior High School, Gakushuin Primary School, Gakushuin Kindergarten wd
Spouse: Empress Masako wd

Positions held wd

Emperor of Japan (since 1 May 2019)
Crown Prince of Japan (7 January 1989 – 1 May 2019)
heir apparent (7 January 1989 – 1 May 2019)

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1982)
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary (2000)
Order of the Crown (Netherlands) (1991)
Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum (1980)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎ (2001)
Order of Merit (Qatar)
Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria (1999)
Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold (1996)
Order of the Elephant (2004)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer
Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (2008)
Order of Sikatuna (2002)
Royal Order of the Seraphim (2003)
Order of Zayed (1995)
Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum (2019)

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Questions

When was Naruhito born?: Naruhito was born on 23 February 1960 in Hospital of the Imperial Household.
What positions has Naruhito held?: Positions held by Naruhito include: Emperor of Japan (since 1 May 2019); Crown Prince of Japan (1989–2019); heir apparent (1989–2019).
Where did Naruhito study?: Naruhito was educated at Gakushuin University, Merton College, Gakushuin Boys' Junior and Senior High School, Gakushuin Primary School.

Sources

Last updated 6 November 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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