11/12/2025
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On November 12, 1990, Emperor Akihito was officially enthroned in a lavish state ceremony in Tokyo, nearly two years after the death of his father, Emperor Hirohito, who reigned during both and Japanโs postwar transformation.
Akihito became Japanโs 125th emperor, according to a legendary lineage that traces back to Emperor Jimmu, said to have ascended the throne in 660 BCE. The enthronement ceremony, known as Sokui no Rei, included ancient Shinto rituals, foreign dignitaries, and a symbolic declaration of Akihitoโs ascension to the Chrysanthemum .
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Japanโs monarchy is the oldest continuous monarchy in the world, and while todayโs emperors are largely symbolic, they remain powerful cultural and spiritual figures. Emperor Akihitoโs enthronement symbolized modern Japanโs blend of ancient tradition and contemporary .
Unlike his father Hirohito, who reigned during wartime and was considered semi-divine until 1946, Akihito positioned himself as a โpeopleโs emperorโโvisiting disaster zones, embracing diplomacy, and promoting peace and , especially in Asia.
His reign, known as the Heisei era (1989โ2019), was marked by economic challenges, natural disasters, and major social changesโbut also by increasing efforts at the scars of the past.
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In 2019, Akihito became the first Japanese emperor in over 200 years to abdicate, citing health reasons. His son Naruhito succeeded him, ushering in the Reiwa era.
What makes Japan unique is ho w it honors imperial tradition while embracing cutting-edge modernity. From and shrines to bullet trains and anime, Japanโs duality makes it one of the most fascinating countries on Earth.
And yes, the Imperial Regalia (mirror, sword, jewel)โwhich play a central role in enthronement ceremoniesโare never seen by the public.
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