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Akihito
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Akihito (b. 23 Dec. 1933). 125th Emperor of Japan 1989– Emperor Akihito's early life was unconventional by the standards set by his predecessors. His early school career at the peers' school, the Gakushûin, was disrupted by World War II, in which he was forced to spend long periods outside Tokyo to escape Allied bombing raids. After 1945, the future ruler of Japan was tutored by Elizabeth Vining, an American
Quaker and children's author. His marriage to Michiko Shôda, following a much-publicized romance begun on the tennis courts, was also largely unprecedented in that Crown Princess Michiko was the first commoner to marry into the imperial house. During his time as Crown Prince Akihito participated in numerous royal visits, cementing Japan's ties with the rest of the world. On his accession to the throne, he emphasized his commitment to the principles enshrined in the
Japanese Constitution, his rule being known as the Heisei period (‘perfect peace’). In 2001, his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, ensured the imperial succession as Crown Princess Masako gave birth to a baby girl.
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AKIHITO, CLINTON DOWNPLAY CONFLICT.(MAIN)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 6/14/1994; 700+ words
; ...Washington bureau WASHINGTON Japan's Emperor Akihito, in remarks at a White House ceremony...next generation of Japanese,'' said Akihito, echoing a theme of fence mending for...which began Friday in Atlanta. But Akihito's comments skirted any reference to...
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AKIHITO AIMS TO MEND SOME WORLD WAR II FENCES WITH U.S. VISIT.(MAIN)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 6/5/1994; 700+ words
; ...battles in Europe, Japan's Emperor Akihito is preparing to visit America this week...inherited from his late father, Hirohito. Akihito the spiritual and moral leader of the...Washington, the visit by the 60-year-old Akihito and his 59-year-old wife, the Empress...
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New Emperor Reared in Ancient Tradition;Akihito Is the First to Ascend Throne Without Being Considered a Living God
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 1/7/1989; ; 700+ words
; ...that now are so much a part of Japan. Akihito, 55, who ascended the Chrysanthemum...from the palace. Like his predecessors, Akihito was raised from age 3 not by his parents...until Japan was defeated in World War II, Akihito had very limited contact with those outside...
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Akihito visits captivate Hawaii residents
Newspaper article from: Honolulu Star - Bulletin; 7/12/2009; ; 700+ words
; Crown Prince Akihito first arrived in Hawaii aboard the cruise...Anthony Green, above, helps Emperor Akihito lay a wreath honoring America's war...1994. View more photos >> "Akihito's quiet little tour rated more photographs...
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JAPAN'S AKIHITO ACCEDES TO THRONE.(Main)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 11/12/1990; 700+ words
; ...rite at the Imperial Palace, Emperor Akihito acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne today...enthroned as a symbol and not a living god. Akihito, wearing a red-brown silk kimono of...state and of the unity of the people," Akihito, speaking in colloquial Japanese, told...
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AKIHITO'S ACCESSION SIGNIFIES CONTINUITY
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 1/7/1989; ; 700+ words
; ...for Japan's newly proclaimed Emperor Akihito. At 55, he is believed to have served...lived father. A quiet, private man, Akihito has spent his life largely shielded from...States after the war. Many Japanese expect Akihito to push the country's monarchy closer...
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The Emperor Who Bowed to Change; Japan's Akihito, Up-to-Date Symbol of Tradition
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 6/11/1994; ; 700+ words
; ...In short, His Royal Majesty Emperor Akihito, the immensely popular and completely...full display for the next two weeks when Akihito and Empress Michiko visit 11 American...But if you're planning to run into Akihito during his visit - he'll be in Washington...
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AKIHITO APOLOGIZES TO KOREA
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 5/25/1990; ; 700+ words
; TOKYO - Emperor Akihito and Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu yesterday...brutal colonization of much of East Asia. Akihito's remarks, meanwhile, went beyond...cannot but feel the deepest regret," Akihito said. It was not clear whether Akihito...
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Sun Goddess Rite in Modern Japan;Emperor Akihito Is Officially Enthroned After Offering Deity First Fruits of Rice Harvest
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 11/24/1990; ; 700+ words
; ...enthronement extravaganza, Japan's Emperor Akihito spent six hours last night in two small...straw. For all the mystery, most of Akihito's 123 million subjects went about their...sharply with the lavish midday public rites Akihito carried out 11 days ago when he formally...
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Akihito Pays a Visit To the Gods
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 11/28/1990; ; 700+ words
; Emperor Akihito made a pilgrimage to Japan's holy of...government or people. But today, when Akihito came to the Grand Shrine of Ise, Shinto...formal purpose of the pilgrimage was for Akihito to tell the Sun Goddess, Amaterasu...
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Akihito
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Akihito The 125th emperor of Japan, Akihito (born 1933), succeeded to the throne upon the death of his...1989. He formally took office Nov. 12, 1990. Crown Prince Akihito was born Dec. 23, 1933, to Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako...
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Suzuki, Ichiro
Book article from: Notable Sports Figures
...person in Japan — even better known than Emperor Akihito, who came in second — in a popularity poll during...s best-known person, trailed closely by Japanese Emperor Akihito. So popular was Suzuki in his homeland that it became difficult...
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Japanese
Encyclopedia entry from: Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures
...Period (AD 300–710), one family has occupied the throne—the world's oldest dynasty. In 1990, Akihito (1933–) succeeded his father, Hirohito (1901–1989), becoming the 125th ruler in the dynasty...
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notable National Days
Book article from: World Encyclopedia
...Germany (1990) Italy Jun 2 National Day Foundation of the Republic (1946) Japan Dec 17 Emperor's Birthday Birthday of Akihito (1933) Russia Jun 12 Independence Day Decl. of Russian Federation's sovereignty (1991) USA Jul 4 Independence Day Declaration...
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Japanese emperors
Book article from: World Encyclopedia
Japanese emperors Years Emperor Era 1867–1912 Mutsuhito Meiji 1912–26 Yoshihito Taisho 1926–89 Hirohito Showa 1989– Akihito Heisei
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