Akihito
125th Emperor of Japan
The emperor at his public appearance on his 72nd birthday at the balcony of the Imperial Palace (2005)
Reign	7 January 1989 – Present (19 years)
Coronation	12 November 1990
Born	December 23, 1933 (1933-12-23) (age 74)
	Tokyo, Japan
Predecessor	Emperor Shōwa
Heir-Apparent	Crown Prince Naruhito
Consort	Empress Michiko
Issue	Prince Naruhito Prince Akishino Sayako Kuroda
Royal House	see Emperor of Japan
Father	Emperor Shōwa
Mother	Empress Kōjun

Akihito (明仁, Akihito^? born December 23, 1933) is the current emperor (天皇, tennō^?) of Japan, and the 125th emperor according to Japan's traditional order of succession. He acceded to the throne in 1989, and is the 21st most senior monarch or lifelong leader. He is the world's only reigning monarch with the title of emperor. ... The Emperor , literally heavenly sovereign,[1] formerly often called the Mikado) of Japan is the countrys monarch. ... is the 7th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... is the 357th day of the year (358th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1933 (MCMXXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Tokyo (disambiguation). ... Emperor Shōwa ) (April 29, 1901 — January 7, 1989) was the 124th emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession, reigning from December 25, 1926 until his death. ... Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan 徳仁皇太子 (Naruhito Kōtaishi) (born February 23, 1960 at Togu Palace, Tokyo) is the eldest son of HIM Emperor Akihito and HIM Empress Michiko. ... Empress Michiko of Japan, (born October 20, 1934) formerly Michiko Shōda (正田 美智子 Shōda Michiko) and later the Crown Princess of Japan (April 10, 1959 to January 7, 1989), is the wife and consort of the reigning Emperor of Japan, HIM Emperor Akihito. ... Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan 徳仁皇太子 (Naruhito Kōtaishi) (born February 23, 1960 at Togu Palace, Tokyo) is the eldest son of HIM Emperor Akihito and HIM Empress Michiko. ... Prince Akishino (Fumihito) of Japan (秋篠宮文仁親王殿下 Akishino-no-miya Fumihito shinnō denka) also known as Prince Fumihito (文仁親王 Fumihito shinnō) (born 30 November 1965) is a member of the Japanese imperial family. ... Princess Nori at Expo 2005 Sayako Kuroda (Japanese: 黒田清子, Kuroda Sayako) (born 18 April 1969), formerly Princess Nori (Sayako) of Japan (紀宮清子内親王殿下, Nori-no-miya Sayako naishinnō), is the third child and only daughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan. ... The Emperor , literally heavenly sovereign,[1] formerly often called the Mikado) of Japan is the countrys monarch. ... Emperor Shōwa ) (April 29, 1901 — January 7, 1989) was the 124th emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession, reigning from December 25, 1926 until his death. ... Empress Kōjun ) (March 6, 1903 - June 16, 2000) was empress consort of Japan. ... is the 357th day of the year (358th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1933 (MCMXXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Emperor , literally heavenly sovereign,[1] formerly often called the Mikado) of Japan is the countrys monarch. ... The following is a traditional list of Emperors of Japan. ... List of currently enthroned monarchs and lifelong leaders sorted by length of service: Time served is in years as of 2007-05-12, rounded down. ...

Name

In Japan, the emperor is never referred to by his given name, but rather is he referred to as "His Imperial Majesty the Emperor" (天皇陛下, tennō heika^?), which may be shortened to "His Imperial Majesty" (陛下, heika^?). In writing, the emperor is also referred to formally as "The Reigning Emperor" (今上天皇, kinjō tennō^?). The Era of Akihito's reign bears the name "Heisei" (平成), and according to custom he will be renamed "Emperor Heisei" (平成天皇; see "posthumous name") after his death by order of the cabinet, in which the name of the next era under his successor will also be established.^[1] Japanese era name (年号, nengō, lit. ... Heisei (Japanese: 平成) is the current era name in Japan. ... Japanese name Kanji: Hiragana: Korean name Hangul: Hanja: Vietnamese name Quốc ngữ: Hán tá»±: A posthumous name (諡號) is an honorary name given to royalty, nobles, and sometimes others, in some cultures after the persons death. ... Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan 徳仁皇太子 (Naruhito Kōtaishi) (born February 23, 1960 at Togu Palace, Tokyo) is the eldest son of HIM Emperor Akihito and HIM Empress Michiko. ...

Biography

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan.

Akihito is the eldest son and the fifth child of the Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito) and Empress Kōjun (Nagako). Titled Prince Tsugu (継宮, Tsugu-no-miya^?) as a child, he was raised and educated by his private tutors and then attended the elementary and secondary departments of the Peers' School (Gakushuin) from 1940 to 1952.^[2] Unlike his precedents in the Imperial Family, he did not receive a commission as an Army officer, at the request from his father, Emperor Shōwa. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (978x1760, 256 KB) Emperor Akihito and empress Michiko of Japan http://www. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (978x1760, 256 KB) Emperor Akihito and empress Michiko of Japan http://www. ... Empress Michiko of Japan Her Imperial Majesty Empress Michiko of Japan (美智子), (born October 20, 1934) formerly Michiko Shoda (正田美智子 shoda michiko) and later the Crown Princess of Japan (April 10, 1959 to January 7, 1989), is the wife and consort of the reigning Emperor of Japan, Akihito. ... Emperor Shōwa ) (April 29, 1901 — January 7, 1989) was the 124th emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession, reigning from December 25, 1926 until his death. ... Empress Kōjun ) (March 6, 1903 - June 16, 2000) was empress consort of Japan. ... The Gakushuin University (学習院大学 Gakushūin Daigaku) or formerly Peers School (now incorporated as the Gakushuin School Corporation) is an educational institution in Tokyo established in 1877, during the Meiji era, for the education of the children of the Japanese aristocracy, though it eventually also opened its doors to the offspring...

During the American firebombing raids on Tokyo in March 1945, he and his younger brother, HIH Prince Masahito, were evacuated from the city. During the American occupation of Japan following World War II, Prince Akihito was tutored in English by Elizabeth Gray Vining. He briefly studied at the Department of Political Science at Gakushuin University in Tokyo, though he never received a degree. Although he was Heir-Apparent to the Chrysanthemum Throne from the moment of his birth, his formal Investiture as Crown Prince (立太子礼, Rittaishi-no-rei^?) was held at the Kokyo Imperial Palace on November 10, 1952. In June 1953, Crown Prince Akihito represented Japan at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.^[2] For other uses, see Tokyo (disambiguation). ... His/Her Imperial Highness (abbreviation HIH) is a title used by members of an Imperial family to denote Imperial - as opposed to royal - status to show that the holder in question is descended from an Emperor rather than a King (compare His/Her Royal Highness). ... Prince Hitachi (Masahito) of Japan (常陸宮正仁親王, Hitachi no miya Masahito Shinnō) (born 28 November 1935) is a member of the Japanese imperial family and the younger brother of the Emperor Akihito. ... Capital Tokyo Language(s) Japanese Political structure Military occupation Military Governor  - 1945-1951 Douglas MacArthur  - 1951-1952 Matthew Ridgway Emperor  - 1926-1989 Hirohito Historical era Post-WWII  - Surrender of Japan August 15, 1945  - San Francisco Treaty April 28, 1952 At the end of the Second World War, Japan was occupied... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Elizabeth Janet Gray Vining (October 6, 1902 - November 27, 1999) tutored Emperor Akihito in English. ... Gakushuin University (Gakusyuin University Central Lecture Room). ... A degree is any of a wide range of status levels conferred by institutions of higher education, such as universities, normally as the result of successfully completing a program of study. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Imperial Seal of Japan. ... A Crown Prince or Crown Princess is the heir or heiress apparent to the throne in a royal or imperial monarchy. ... Panorama of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Map of the Imperial Palace and surrounding Gardens Nijubashi Bridge at the Imperial Palace. ... is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1952 (MCMLII) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A Crown Prince or Crown Princess is the heir or heiress apparent to the throne in a royal or imperial monarchy. ... A asses is a ceremony marking the investment of a monarch with regal power through, amongst other symbolic acts, the placement of a crown upon his or her head. ... Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor; born 21 April 1926) is Queen of sixteen sovereign states, holding each crown and title equally. ...

Then-Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko made official visits to thirty-seven countries. The Crown Prince assumed the throne after the death of his father on January 7, 1989, thus becoming the 125th Japanese monarch, according to the traditional order of succession. Emperor Akihito was formally enthroned as the Emperor of Japan on November 12, 1990.^[2] In 1998, during a state visit to the United Kingdom, he was invested with The Most Noble Order of the Garter.^[3] is the 7th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... A garter is one of the Orders most recognisable insignia. ...

In 2001, Enperor Akihito acknowledged mother sides of Emperor Kammu, one of his ancestors were originated from Baekje of Three Kingdoms of Korea, bringing huge surprise not only in Japan and Korea but in whole world. He cited Japanese history book(屬日本紀) clarifying blood ties with Korean ethnic groups.^[4] Emperor Kanmu Emperor Kanmu ) (737–806) was the 50th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Baekje (October 18 BCE–August 660 BCE), originally Sipje, was a kingdom in the southwest of the Korean Peninsula. ... The Three Kingdoms Period of Korea (hangul: 삼국시대) featured the three rival kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla, which dominated the Korean peninsula and parts of Manchuria for much of the 1st millennium CE. Historians claim that the Three Kingdoms period ran from the 1st century BCE (specifically 57 BC) until... This article is about the Korean civilization. ...

Emperor Akihito underwent surgery for prostate cancer in January, 2003.^[5] Since succeeding to the throne, Emperor Akihito has made an effort to bring the Imperial Family closer to the Japanese people. The Emperor and Empress of Japan have made official visits to eighteen countries, as well as all forty-seven Prefectures of Japan.^[2] HRPC redirects here. ... The prefectures of Japan are the countrys 47 sub-national jurisdictions: one metropolis (都 to), Tokyo; one circuit (道 dō), Hokkaidō; two urban prefectures (府 fu), Osaka and Kyoto; and 43 other prefectures (県 ken). ...

Marriage and children

Standard of the Emperor of Japan

On April 10, 1959, he married Miss Michiko Shōda (born October 24, 1934), the eldest daughter of Mr. Hidesaburo Shōda, the president and later honorary chairman of Nisshin Flour Milling Company.^[2] The new Crown Princess was the first commoner to marry into the imperial family. The Emperor and the Empress have three children: Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Japanese_Emperor. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Japanese_Emperor. ... The national flag of Japan, known as Nisshōki (日章旗 sun flag) or Hinomaru (日の丸 sun disc) in Japanese, is a base white flag with a large red disc (representing the rising sun) in the center. ... is the 100th day of the year (101st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Empress Michiko of Japan, (born October 20, 1934) formerly Michiko Shōda (正田 美智子 Shōda Michiko) and later the Crown Princess of Japan (April 10, 1959 to January 7, 1989), is the wife and consort of the reigning Emperor of Japan, HIM Emperor Akihito. ... is the 297th day of the year (298th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A Crown Prince or Crown Princess is the heir or heiress apparent to the throne in a royal or imperial monarchy. ... A commoner, in British law, is someone who is neither the Sovereign nor a noble. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

• HIH The Crown Prince Naruhito (b. February 23, 1960),
• HIH The Prince Akishino (Fumihito, b. November 30, 1965, titled Akishino-no-miya) and
• Sayako Kuroda, formerly HIH The Princess Sayako (titled Nori-no-miya or Princess Nori, b. April 18, 1969).^[2]

His/Her Imperial Highness (abbreviation HIH) is a title used by members of an Imperial family to denote Imperial - as opposed to royal - status to show that the holder in question is descended from an Emperor rather than a King (compare His/Her Royal Highness). ... Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan 徳仁皇太子 (Naruhito Kōtaishi) (born February 23, 1960 at Togu Palace, Tokyo) is the eldest son of HIM Emperor Akihito and HIM Empress Michiko. ... is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Prince Akishino (Fumihito) of Japan (秋篠宮文仁親王殿下 Akishino-no-miya Fumihito shinnō denka) also known as Prince Fumihito (文仁親王 Fumihito shinnō) (born 30 November 1965) is a member of the Japanese imperial family. ... Fumihito is a japanese name, used for males, normally only of the imperial family. ... is the 334th day of the year (335th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... Princess Nori at Expo 2005 Sayako Kuroda (Japanese: 黒田清子, Kuroda Sayako) (born 18 April 1969), formerly Princess Nori (Sayako) of Japan (紀宮清子内親王殿下, Nori-no-miya Sayako naishinnō), is the third child and only daughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan. ... The imperial household of Japan (also referred to as the imperial family or kōshitsu (皇室)) refers those members of the extended family of the reigning Emperor of Japan who undertake official and public duties, as well as their minor children. ... Her Imperial Highness Princess Sayako, the third child and only daughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, was born on 18 April 1969. ... is the 108th day of the year (109th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1969 (number) 1969 (movie) 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ...

Official functions

The imperial couple with President George W. Bush and Laura Bush at the Imperial Palace (2002)

Despite being strictly constrained by his constitutional position, he also issued several wide-ranging statements of remorse to Asian countries, for their suffering under Japanese occupation, beginning with an expression of remorse to China made in April 1989, three months after the death of his father, Emperor Shōwa. For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... Emperor Shōwa ) (April 29, 1901 — January 7, 1989) was the 124th emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession, reigning from December 25, 1926 until his death. ...

In June 2005, the Emperor visited the U.S. territory of Saipan, the site of one of the most afflicting World War II battles from June 15 to July 9, 1944 (Battle of Saipan). Accompanied by Empress Michiko, he offered prayers and flowers at several memorials, honouring not only the Japanese who died, but also American soldiers, Korean laborers, and local islanders. It was the first trip by a Japanese monarch to a World War II battlefield abroad. The Saipan journey was received with high praise by the Japanese people, as were the Emperor's visits to war memorials in Tokyo, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Okinawa in 1995. For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... Saipan seen from the air A map of Saipan, Tinian & Aquijan Saipan (IPA: in English) is the largest island and capital of the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a chain of 15 tropical islands belonging to the Marianas archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean (15°10... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... is the 166th day of the year (167th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 190th day of the year (191st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Combatants United States Empire of Japan Commanders Richmond K. Turner Holland Smith Yoshitsugu Saito â€  Chuichi Nagumo â€  Strength 71,000 31,000 Casualties 3,426 killed; 13,160 wounded 24,000 KIA and 5,000 suicides; 921 prisoners The Battle of Saipan was a battle of the Pacific campaign of World... For other uses, see Tokyo (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Hiroshima (disambiguation). ... Megane-bashi (Spectacles Bridge) Nagasaki   listen? (長崎市; -shi, literally long peninsula) is the capital and the largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture located at the south-western coast of Kyushu, Japan. ... This article is about the prefecture. ...

On September 6, 2006, the Emperor celebrated the birth of his first grandson, Prince Hisahito, the third child of the Emperor's younger son. Prince Hisahito is the first male heir born to the Japanese imperial family in 41 years (since his father Prince Akishino) and could avert a possible succession crisis as the Emperor's elder son, the Crown Prince, has only one daughter, Princess Aiko. Under Japan's current male-only succession law, Princess Aiko is not eligible for the throne. The birth of Prince Hisahito could mean that proposed changes to the law to allow Aiko to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne will not go through after being temporarily shelved following the announcement of Princess Kiko's third pregnancy in February 2006. is the 249th day of the year (250th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... His Imperial Highness Prince Hisahito of Akishino , 6 September 2006-) is the third child of Prince and Princess Akishino, and their first son. ... The Japanese Imperial succession controversy refers to the question of whether Japans laws of succession under the The Imperial Household Law of 1947 should be changed from male-only primogeniture to equal primogeniture. ... Princess Aiko, The Princess Toshi (敬宮愛子内親王殿下 Toshi no miya Aiko naishinnō denka), born December 1, 2001, is the first child of Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito, former heir apparent to the Japanese throne, and Crown Princess Masako. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Imperial Seal of Japan. ...

Ichthyological research

The emperor is known as an ichthyological researcher, especially studies in the taxonomy of family gobies.^[6] He produced articles for publication in Japanese and English scholarly journals such as Gene or Japanese Journal of Ichthyology^[7]. Ichthyology (from Greek: ἰχθυ, ikhthu, fish; and λόγος, logos, knowledge) is the branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish. ... For the science of classifying living things, see alpha taxonomy. ... For other uses, see Family (disambiguation). ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... For other uses, see Gene (disambiguation). ...

He also wrote some articles about the early period of the Japanese science history in Edo or Meiji Era, which were published in Science^[8] and Nature^[9]. In 2005 a newly described goby was named Exyrias akihito in his honour. Science is the academic journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and is considered one of the worlds most prestigious scientific journals. ... Nature is a prominent scientific journal, first published on 4 November 1869. ... Binomial name Exyrias akihito Allen & Randall, 2005 Exyrias akihito is a species of marine goby. ...

Ancestors

• Ancestry in Genealogics

Emperor Taisho (大正天皇 Taishō Tennō) (August 31, 1879 – December 25, 1926), whose given name was Yoshihito (嘉仁), was the 123rd imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession, from 1912 until his death in 1926. ... Emperor Meiji ) (November 3, 1852 — July 30, 1912) was the 122nd emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession, reigning from February 3, 1867 until his death. ... Empress Shōken in Western garb, a sign of the reform taken under the Meiji era Empress Shōken ) (28 May 1849 - 19 April 1914) was empress consort of Japan as the wife of Emperor Meiji. ... born Princess Sadako Kujo (九条節子 kujō sadako) (June 25, 1884 - May 17, 1951) was the consort of the Taisho Emperor and the mother of Emperor Hirohito. ... Empress Kōjun ) (March 6, 1903 - June 16, 2000) was empress consort of Japan. ... His Imperial Highness Prince Kuni (Asahiko) of Japan (27 February 1824 - 29 October 1891) (Kuni no miya Asahiko Shinnō), also known as Prince Asahiko (Asahiko Shinnō) and Prince Nakagawa (Nakagawa-no-miya), was a member of the Japanese imperial family who played a key role in the Meiji Restoration. ...

References

1. ^ "NATIONAL DAY OF JAPAN TO BE CELEBRATED", Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, 2007-12-07. Retrieved on 2007-12-28. 
2. ^ ^{a b c d e f} Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress. Imperial Household Agency (2002). Retrieved on 2007-12-28.
3. ^ "PoWs' anger at Akihito honour", BBC News, British Broadcasting Corporation, 1998-04-10. Retrieved on 2007-12-28. 
4. ^ "백제-일본 왕실 혈연 실체 발굴"(Excavation concerning relationship between Baekje and Japanse royalty.) by Prof.Hong Yoon Ki of HUFS [1]
5. ^ "Akihito has successful cancer operation", BBC News, British Broadcasting Corporation, 2003-01-18. Retrieved on 2007-12-28. 
6. ^ Hamilton, Alan. "Palace small talk problem solved: royal guest is a goby fish fanatic," The Times (London). May 30, 2007]
7. ^ PubMed Search Results
8. ^ Early cultivators of science in Japan. Science. 1992, 258(5082), 578
9. ^ Linnaeus and taxonomy in Japan. Nature. 12 July 2007

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Legendary Emperors	Jimmu · Suizei · Annei · Itoku · Kōshō · Kōan · Kōrei · Kōgen · Kaika · Sujin · Suinin · Keikō · Seimu · Chūai · Jingū‡ (regent) Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan. ... Emperor Shōwa ) (April 29, 1901 — January 7, 1989) was the 124th emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession, reigning from December 25, 1926 until his death. ... The following is a traditional list of Emperors of Japan. ... is the 7th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan 徳仁皇太子 (Naruhito Kōtaishi) (born February 23, 1960 at Togu Palace, Tokyo) is the eldest son of HIM Emperor Akihito and HIM Empress Michiko. ... The Emperor , literally heavenly sovereign,[1] formerly often called the Mikado) of Japan is the countrys monarch. ... Meiji era print of Emperor Jimmu Emperor Jimmu (神武天皇 Jinmu Tennō; also known as: Kamuyamato Iwarebiko; given name: Wakamikenu no Mikoto or Sano no Mikoto, born according to legend on January 1, 711 BC, and died, again according to legend, on March 11, 585 BC,[citation needed] was the mythical founder... Meiji era print of Emperor Suizei Emperor Suizei (綏靖天皇 Suizei Tennō) was the second imperial ruler of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. ... Meiji era print of Emperor Annei Emperor Annei (安寧天皇 Annei Tennō) was the third imperial ruler of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. ... Meiji era print of Emperor Itoku Emperor Itoku (懿徳天皇 Itoku Tennō) was the fourth imperial ruler of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. ... Emperor Kōan (孝安天皇 Kōan Tennō) was the sixth emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. ... Emperor Kaika (開化天皇 Kaika Tennō) is the ninth imperial ruler of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. ... Emperor Sujin (崇神天皇 Sujin Tennō) was the tenth imperial ruler of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. ... Grave of Emperor Suinin, Nara Prefecture Emperor Suinin (垂仁天皇 Suinin Tennō) was the eleventh imperial ruler of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. ... Emperor Keikō (景行天皇 Keikō Tennō) was the twelfth emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. ... Emperor Seimu (成務天皇 Seimu Tennō) was the 13th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor ChÅ«ai (仲哀天皇, ChÅ«ai Tennō) was a Japanese monarch, the 14th emperor (tennō) of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. ...
Yamato Period (Kofun Period)	Ōjin · Nintoku · Richū · Hanzei · Ingyō · Ankō · Yūryaku · Seinei · Kenzō · Ninken · Buretsu · Keitai · Ankan · Senka Image File history File links Imperial_Seal_of_Japan. ... The following text needs to be harmonized with text in the article History of Japan#Yamato period. ... Emperor ÅŒjin (応神天皇 ÅŒjin Tennō), or rather Ojin okimi was the 15th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Daisen-Kofun, the tomb of Emperor Nintoku, Osaka Emperor Nintoku (仁徳天皇 Nintoku Tennō) was the 16th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor RichÅ« (履中天皇 RichÅ« Tennō) was the 17th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Hanzei (反正天皇 Hanzei Tennō) was the 18th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Ingyō (允恭天皇 Ingyō Tennō) was the 19th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Ankō (安康天皇 Ankō Tennō) was the 20th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor YÅ«ryaku (雄略天皇 YÅ«ryaku Tennō, or in his own time rather Wakatake(ru) ÅŒkimi) (c. ... Emperor Seinei (清寧天皇 Seinei Tennō) was the 22nd imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Kenzō (顕宗天皇 Kenzō Tennō), or rather Kenzo okimi was the 23rd Japanese imperial ruler, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Ninken (仁賢天皇 Ninken Tennō, or rather Ninken okimi) (-c. ... Emperor Buretsu (武烈天皇 Buretsu Tennō) (c. ... Keitai (継体天皇 Keitai Tennō), or rather Keitai okimi was the 26th Japanese imperial ruler, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Ankan (安閑天皇 Ankan Tennō) was the 27th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Senka (宜化天皇 Senka Tennō) was the 28th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ...
Asuka Period	Kimmei · Bidatsu · Yōmei · Sushun · Suikō‡ · Jomei · Kōgyoku‡ · Kōtoku · Saimei‡ · Tenji · Kōbun · Temmu · Jitō‡ · Mommu · Gemmei‡ The Asuka period ), was a period in the history of Japan lasting from 538 to 710, although its beginning could be said to overlap with the preceding Kofun period. ... Emperor Kimmei (欽明天皇 Kinmei Tennō) (509-571) was the 29th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession, and the first to whom contemporary historiography assigns clear dates. ... Emperor Bidatsu (敏達天皇 Bidatsu Tennō) (538- September 14, 585) was the 30th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Yōmei Emperor Yōmei (用明天皇 Yōmei Tennnō) (died 587) was the 31st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Sushun (崇峻天皇 Sushun Tennō) was the 32nd emperor of Japan (587-592), according to the traditional order of succession. ... Empress Suiko , 554–April 15, 628[1]) was the 33rd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession, and the first known woman to hold this position. ... Emperor Jomei (舒明天皇 Jomei Tennō) (593- November 17, 641[1]) was the 34th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Empress Kōgyoku (皇極天皇 Kōgyoku Tennō), also Empress Saimei (斉明天皇 Saimei Tennō) (594–August 24, 661[1]) was the 35th and 37th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Kōtoku (孝徳天皇 Kōtoku Tennō) (596? - November 24, 654)[1] was the 36th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Empress Kōgyoku (皇極天皇 Kōgyoku Tennō), also Empress Saimei (斉明天皇 Saimei Tennō) (594–August 24, 661[1]) was the 35th and 37th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Tenji (From Ogura Hyakunin Isshu) Tomb of Emperor Tenji, Kyoto Emperor Tenji (天智天皇 Tenji Tennō) (626-672), also known as Prince Naka no ÅŒe (中大兄皇子, Naka no ÅŒe no ÅŒji) and Emperor Tenchi, was the 38th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Kōbun (弘文天皇 Kōbun-tennō), also known as Prince ÅŒtomo (大友皇子, ÅŒtomo no ōji: 648 - 672) was the 39th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Temmu (天武天皇 Tenmu Tennō) (c. ... Empress Jitō (from Ogura Hyakunin Isshu) Tomb of Emperor Temmu and Empress Jitō Empress Jitō (持統天皇 Jitō Tennō) (645 – December 22, 702[1]) was the 41st imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Mommu (文武天皇 Mommu Tennō) (683-707) was the 42nd imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Empress Gemmei (also Empress Genmyō; 元明天皇 Genmei Tennō) (661 – December 7, 721) was the 43rd imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession, and the fourth woman to hold such a position. ...
Nara Period	Gensho‡ · Shōmu · Kōken‡ · Junnin · Shōtoku‡ · Kōnin The Nara period ) of the history of Japan covers the years from about AD 710 to 784. ... Empress Genshō (元正天皇 Genshō Tennō) (680 – April 21, 748) was the 44th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Shōmu (聖武天皇 Shōmu Tennō) (701 - May 2, 756[]) was the 45th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Empress Kōken (孝謙天皇 Kōken Tennō) also Empress Shōtoku (称徳天皇 Shōtoku Tennō) (718 – August 28, 770[1]) was both the 46th and 48th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Junnin (淳仁天皇 Junnin Tennō) (733-765) was the 47th imperial ruler of Japan from 758 to 764, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Empress Kōken (孝謙天皇 Kōken Tennō) also Empress Shōtoku (称徳天皇 Shōtoku Tennō) (718 – August 28, 770[1]) was both the 46th and 48th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Kōnin ) (November 18, 709[1] – January 11, 782[2]) was the 49th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ...
Heian Period	Kammu · Heizei · Saga · Junna · Ninmyō · Montoku · Seiwa · Yōzei · Kōkō · Uda · Daigo · Suzaku · Murakami · Reizei · En'yū · Kazan · Ichijō · Sanjō · Ichijō · Go-Suzaku · Go-Reizei · Go-Sanjō · Shirakawa · Horikawa · Toba · Sutoku · Konoe · Go-Shirakawa · Nijō · Rokujo · Takakura · Antoku · Go-Toba The following text needs to be harmonized with text in the article History of Japan#Heian Period. ... Emperor Kanmu Emperor Kanmu ) (737–806) was the 50th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Heizei (平城天皇 Heizei Tennō , Heijō Tennō) (774-824) was the 51st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Saga (嵯峨天皇, Saga tennō) (786–842) was the 52nd imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Junna (淳和天皇 Junna Tennō) (786-840) was the 53rd imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Nimmyō ) (810– March 21, 850) was the 54th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Montoku (文徳天皇 Montoku Tennō) (827-858) was the 55th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... ... Emperor Yōzei (from the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu) Emperor Yōzei (陽成天皇 Yōzei-tennō) (869-949) was the 57th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Kōkō (From Ogura Hyakunin Isshu) Emperor Kōkō (光孝天皇 Kōkō-tennō) (830-887) was the 58th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Uda (宇多天皇 Uda Tennō) (May 5, 867- July 19, 931) was the 59th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Daigo (醍醐天皇 Daigo Tennō) (January 18, 885– October 23, 930) was the 60th Imperial Ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Suzaku (朱雀天皇 Suzaku-tennō) (923-952) was the 61st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Murakami (村上天皇 Murakami Tennō) (June 2, 926 – May 25, 967) was the 62nd imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Reizei (冷泉天皇; 12 June 950 - 21 November 1011) was the 63rd emperor of Japan (967 - 969). ... Emperor EnyÅ« (円融天皇 EnyÅ«-tennō) (959-991) was the 64th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Kazan (花山天皇 Kazan Tennō) (968-1008) was the 65th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Ichijō (一条天皇 Ichijō-tennō) (980-1011) was the 66th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Sanjō (三条天皇 Sanjō-tennō) (February 5, 976 - June 5, 1017) was the 67th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Ichijō (後一条天皇 Go-Ichijō-tennō) (October 12, 1008 – May 15, 1036) was the 68th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Suzaku (後朱雀天皇 Go-Suzaku Tennō) (December 14, 1009 – February 7, 1045) was the 69th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Reizei (後冷泉天皇 Go-Reizei Tennō) (August 28, 1025 – May 22, 1068) was the 70th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Sanjō ) (September 3, 1034 – June 15, 1073) was the 71st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Shirakawa (白河天皇 Shirakawa Tennō) (July 7, 1053 – July 24, 1129) was the 72nd imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Horikawa (堀河天皇 Horikawa Tennō) (August 8, 1079 – August 9, 1107) was the 73rd imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Toba (鳥羽天皇 Toba Tennō) (February 24, 1103 – July 20, 1156) was the 74th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Sutoku (崇徳天皇 Sutoku Tennō) (7 July 1119 – 14 September 1164) was the 75th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Konoe (近衛天皇 Konoe Tennō) (June 16, 1139 – August 22, 1155) was the 76th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Shirakawa (後白河天皇 Go-Shirakawa Tennō) (October 18, 1127 – April 26, 1192) was the 77th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Nijō (二条天皇 Nijō Tennō) (July 31, 1143 – September 5, 1165) was the 78th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Rokujō (六条天皇 Rokujō Tennō) (December 28, 1164 – August 23, 1176) was the 79th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Takakura (高倉天皇 Takakura Tennō) (September 23, 1161 – January 30, 1181) was the 80th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Antoku (安徳天皇 Antoku Tennō) (December 22, 1178 – April 25, 1185) was the 81st imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Toba ) (August 6, 1180 – March 28, 1239) was the 82nd imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ...
Kamakura Period	Tsuchimikado · Juntoku · Chūkyō · Go-Horikawa · Shijō · Go-Saga · Go-Fukakusa · Kameyama · Go-Uda · Fushimi · Go-Fushimi · Go-Nijō · Hanazono · Go-Daigo
Northern Court	Kōgon · Kōmyō · Suko · Go-Kōgon · Go-En'yū · Go-Komatsu
Muromachi Period	Go-Murakami · Chōkei · Go-Kameyama · Go-Komatsu  · Shōkō · Go-Hanazono · Go-Tsuchimikado · Go-Kashiwabara · Go-Nara · Ōgimachi · Go-Yōzei The following text needs to be harmonized with text in the article History of Japan#Kamakura Period. ... Emperor Tsuchimikado ) (January 3, 1196 – November 6, 1231) was the 83rd imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Juntoku ) (October 22, 1197 – October 7, 1242) was the 84th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor ChÅ«kyō ) (October 30, 1218 – June 18, 1234) was the 85th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Horikawa ) (March 22, 1212 – August 31, 1234) was the 86th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Shijō ) (March 17, 1231 – February 10, 1242) was the 87th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Saga (後嵯峨天皇 Go-Saga-tennō) (April 1, 1220 – March 17, 1272) was the 88th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Fukakusa ) (June 28, 1243 – August 17, 1304) was the 89th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Kameyama ) (July 9, 1249 – October 4, 1305) was the 90th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Uda (後宇多天皇 Go-Uda Tennō) (December 17, 1267 – July 16, 1324) was the 91st imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Fushimi (伏見天皇 Fushimi Tennō) (May 10, 1265 – October 8, 1317) was the 92nd imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Fushimi (後伏見天皇 Go-Fushimi Tennō) (April 5, 1288 – May 17, 1336) was the 93rd imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Nijō (後二条天皇 Go-Nijō-tennō) (March 9, 1285 – September 10, 1308) was the 94th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Hanazono (花園天皇 Hanazono Tennō) (August 14, 1297 - December 2, 1348) was the 95th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Woodblock print triptych by Gekko Ogata. ... The Nanboku-cho (南北朝, lit. ... Emperor Kōgon (光厳天皇 Kōgon Tennō) (August 1, 1313 – August 5, 1364) was the first of what are now called the northern Ashikaga pretenders to the throne of Japan, although this designation is technically inaccurate in his case: he held the throne from October 22, 1331 until July 7, 1333. ... Emperor Kōmyō (光明天皇 Kōmyō Tennō) (January 11, 1322 – July 26, 1380) was the second of the Ashikaga Pretenders, although he was actually the first to be supported by the Ashikaga Bakufu. ... Emperor Sukō (jp: 崇光天皇) (May 25, 1334 - January 31, 1398) was the third of Ashikaga Pretenders during the Period of the Northern and Southern Courts. ... Emperor Go-Kōgon (後光厳天皇 Go-Kōgon-tennō) (April 14, 1336 – March 12, 1374) was the fourth of the Ashikaga Pretenders during the Period of the Northern and Southern Courts. ... Emperor Go-EnyÅ« (後円融天皇 Go-EnyÅ«-tennō) (January 11, 1359 – June 6, 1393) was the fifth of the Ashikaga Pretenders during the period of two courts. ... Emperor Go-Komatsu (後小松天皇) (August 1, 1377 - December 1, 1433) was the 100th imperial ruler of Japan. ... The Muromachi period (Japanese: 室町時代, Muromachi-jidai, also known as the Muromachi era, the Muromachi bakufu, the Ashikaga era, the Ashikaga period, or the Ashikaga bakufu) is a division of Japanese history running from approximately 1336 to 1573. ... Emperor Go-Murakami ) (1328 – March 29, 1368) was the 97th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession, and a member of the Southern Court during the Nanboku-cho period. ... Emperor Chōkei (長慶天皇 Chōkei-tennō) (1343 – August 27, 1394) was the 98th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Kameyama ) ( 1347 - May 10, 1424) was the 99th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Komatsu (後小松天皇) (August 1, 1377 - December 1, 1433) was the 100th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Emperor Shōkō (称光天皇 Shōkō-tennō) (May 12, 1401 - August 30, 1428) was the 101st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Hanazono ) (July 10, 1419 – January 18, 1471) was the 102nd imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Tsuchimikado ) (July 3, 1442 – October 21, 1500) was the 103rd imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Kashiwabara (後柏原天皇 Go-Kashiwabara Tennō) (November 19, 1464 - May 19, 1526) was the 104th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Nara (後奈良天皇 Go-Nara Tennō) (January 26, 1497 - September 27, 1557) was the 105th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor ÅŒgimachi (正親町天皇 ÅŒgimachi-tennō) (June 18, 1517 - February 6, 1593) was the 106th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Yōzei (後陽成天皇 Go-Yōzei-tennō) (December 31, 1572 - September 25, 1617) was the 107th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ...
Edo Period	Go-Mizunoo · Meishō‡ · Go-Kōmyō · Go-Sai · Reigen · Higashiyama · Nakamikado · Sakuramachi · Momozono · Go-Sakuramachi‡ · Go-Momozono · Kōkaku · Ninkō · Kōmei The Edo period ), also called Tokugawa period, is a division of Japanese history running from 1603 to 1868. ... Emperor Go-Mizunoo (後水尾天皇 Go-Mizunoo-tennō) (June 29, 1596–September 11, 1680) was the 108th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Empress Meishō (明正天皇 Meishō Tennō) (January 9, 1624–December 4, 1696) was the 109th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession, reigning from December 22, 1629 to November 14, 1643. ... Emperor Go-Kōmyō (後光明天皇 Go-Kōmyō Tennō) (April 20, 1633 - October 30, 1654) was the 110th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Sai (後西天皇 Go-Sai-tennō), also called Emperor Go-Saiin (後西院天皇 Go-Saiin-tennō) (January 1, 1638 – March 22, 1685) was the 111th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Reigen (霊元天皇 Reigen Tennō) (July 9, 1654 - September 24, 1732) was the 112th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Higashiyama (東山天皇 Higashiyama Tennō) (October 21, 1675 - January 16, 1710) was the 113th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Nakamikado (中御門天皇 Nakamikado Tennō) (January 14, 1702 - May 10, 1737) was the 114th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Sakuramachi (桜町天皇) (February 8, 1720 - May 28, 1750) was the 115th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Emperor Momozono (桃園天皇 Momozono Tennō) (April 14, 1741 - August 31, 1762) was the 116th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Empress Go-Sakuramachi (後桜町天皇 Go-Sakuramachi Tennō) (September 23, 1740 – December 24, 1813) was the 117th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Go-Momozono (後桃園天皇) (August 5, 1758 - December 16, 1779) was the 118th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Emperor Kōkaku (光格天皇 Kōkaku Tennō) (September 23, 1771 – December 11, 1840) was the 119th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Ninkō (仁孝天皇 Ninkō-tennō) (March 16, 1800 – February 21, 1846) was the 120th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Kōmei of Japan Emperor Kōmei ) (July 22, 1831 - January 30, 1867) was the 121st imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ...
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