In 2019, Emperor Akihito became the first Japanese emperor to abdicate the Chrysanthemum Throne in over two centuries. He presided over a very transitory time in Japanese royal history—the role ...

Emperor Emeritus Akihito's Life in Photos Akihito, who abdicated in 2019, is the longest-living Japanese emperor in history. By Emily Burack Published: Aug 20, 2023 8:00 AM EDT ...

Japan's Emperor Akihito Performs Sacred Ritual Before He Abdicates Throne for His Son in 12 Days. The 85-year-old royal traveled to the Ise Grand Shrine in Japan to perform the "Shinetsu no Gi" ritual ...

Emperor Akihito, 85, ... The third treasure, a mirror — representing wisdom — is kept at Ise Grand Shrine, the holiest Shinto site in Japan. Akihito is a much-loved figure in Japan.

Japan's Emperor Akihito has declared his abdication in a historic ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. In his last public address as emperor, Akihito handed over the symbols of power and ...

Japan's Emperor Akihito is stepping down on April 30 in the country's first abdication in 200 years. He performed a sacred ritual on Thursday to report his abdication to the Shinto gods and start ...

Japanese Emperor Akihito, centre, visits Ise Grand Shrine on Thursday. This is the last trip to a local region for the Emperor and Empress before his abdication. Credit: Kyodo News/AP.

In 2019, Emperor Akihito became the first Japanese emperor to abdicate the Chrysanthemum Throne in over two centuries. He presided over a very transitory time in Japanese royal history—the role of his ...

Emperor Akihito of Japan hinted that he might wish to abdicate during a televised address to the nation in August 2016. ... A grand compromise, of sorts, had been found.

Japan's Emperor Akihito has declared his abdication in a historic ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. In his last public address as emperor, Akihito handed over the symbols of power and ...