“s speech in full Japan watches the emperor”
- #wikipedia
- #quote
- #trusted-source
- #www.bbc.com
- #corroborated
Figure timeline
Akihito
Akihito is a member of the Imperial House of Japan who reigned as the 125th emperor of Japan from 7 January 1989 until his abdication on 30 April 2019. The era of his rule was named the Heisei era, Heisei being an expression of achieving peace worldwide.
politics · Emperor of Japan from 1989 to 2019 · monarch · ichthyologist · zoologist · marine biologist · ruler · Emperor of Japan · also Akihito, Emperor Akihito, Prince Akihito, His Majesty the Emperor Emeritus
Born 23 December 1933 · Q37979
66 published statements · 0 followers
Updated 1 day agoSee & hear
Photos & media
8 photos · 1 audio
🔊 How to say “Akihito”
Listen
En-us-Akihito from Japan pronunciation (Voice of America)
Media from Wikimedia Commons, hotlinked at the source under its own licence — see each file for author and terms.
Live now
In the news
Unverified headlines, straight from trusted outlets’ feeds
Checking the wires…
These are live links, not archived citations — they only join the timeline once a collect run verifies and archives them.
Connections
Related figures
Live pulse
Recent highlights
Most recent outstanding titles, awards, and quotes
- Quote
- Award
- Award
- Award
- Award
- Award
20262 items
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa: 2027-2028 Crown Prince Akihito Scholarship Application and Orientation Session
- #news
- #headline
20254 items
Newsday: Japan's former Emperor Akihito hospitalized to adjust his heart medication
- #news
- #headline
朝日新聞社: Emperor Emeritus Akihito hospitalized for cardiac tests
- #news
- #headline
In 2025, Akihito was diagnosed with myocardial ischemia and supraventricular tachycardia.
- #wikipedia
- #life
- #health
Akihito was diagnosed with myocardial ischemia and supraventricular tachycardia
- #wikipedia
- #event
20241 item
The Asahi Shimbun: Emperor Emeritus Akihito enjoys peaceful 91st birthday
- #news
- #headline
20231 item
Yahoo: Emperor Emeritus Akihito's Life in Photos
- #news
- #headline
20221 item
He was diagnosed with heart failure in July 2022.
- #wikipedia
- #life
- #health
20211 item
The Imperial Household Agency announced Akihito had discovered two new species of goby fish
- #wikipedia
- #event
20195 items
Irish Sun: Who is Japan’s Emperor Akihito, why is he abdicating the throne and who is next in line?
- #news
- #headline
Irish Sun: Japanese Emperor Akihito begins historic abdication rituals as he becomes first to give up throne in 200 years
- #news
- #headline
Yahoo: Key dates in life of Japanese Emperor Akihito
- #news
- #headline
Career landmark: Emperor Emeritus (2019).
- #wikidata
- #milestone
Citing his advanced age and declining health, and assumed the title Emperor Emeritus (上皇, Jōkō; lit
- #wikipedia
- #event
20171 item
Time: Japan Will Allow Emperor Akihito to Step Down, the Country's First Abdication in 200 Years
- #news
- #headline
20151 item
Awarded Order of Lakandula (2015).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
20121 item
Awarded Order of the Crown of the Realm (2012).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
20112 items
Awarded Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class presented by Viktor Yanukovych in Kyiv (2011).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Was admitted to hospital suffering from pneumonia
- #wikipedia
- #event
20073 items
Awarded Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (2007).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Three Stars presented by Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga (2007).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Grand Cross with collar of the Order of Vytautas the Great (2007).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
20051 item
A newly described goby was named Exyrias akihito in his honour, and in 2007 a genus Akihito of gobies native to Vanuatu also received his name
- #wikipedia
- #event
20031 item
Emperor Akihito underwent surgery for prostate cancer on 14 January 2003.
- #wikipedia
- #life
- #health
20022 items
Awarded Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic) presented by Aleksander Kwaśniewski (2002).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
(to Switzerland) and 2014 (to Belgium), they did not include the Emperor and are not included in this list
- #wikipedia
- #event
20011 item
Awarded Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav (2001).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
19991 item
Awarded Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria (1999).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
19983 items
Awarded Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry (1998).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Knight of the Garter (1998).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
During a state visit to the United Kingdom, he was invested with the Order of the Garter
- #wikipedia
- #event
19951 item
Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of Good Hope (1995).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
19931 item
Awarded Grand Collar of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword (1993).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
19891 item
Career landmark: Emperor of Japan (1989–2019).
- #wikidata
- #milestone
19861 item
Awarded Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (1986).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
19851 item
Won collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece (1985).
- #wikidata
- #trophy
- #achievement
19821 item
Awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1982).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
19811 item
Awarded Collar of the Order of Charles III (1981).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
19751 item
Awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (1975).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
19721 item
Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III presented by Francisco Franco (1972).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
19651 item
Then-Crown Prince Akihito sent 50 Nile tilapia to Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej in response to a request for fish that could solve malnutrition issues in the country
- #wikipedia
- #event
19621 item
Awarded Order of Sikatuna (1962).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
19601 item
Awarded Order of Ojaswi Rajanya (1960).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
19531 item
Awarded Order of the Elephant (1953).
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
19521 item
His Coming-of-Age ceremony and investiture as crown prince were held, and he began to undertake official duties in his capacity as crown prince
- #wikipedia
- #event
19331 item
Born 1933-12-23.
- #wikidata
- #birth
190019 items
Awarded Grand Cross, Special Class of the Order of the Sun of Peru.
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum.
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Grand Cross of the Sash of the Three Orders.
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour.
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Grand Cross of the National Order of Mali.
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Order of the Redeemer.
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class.
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion.
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Order of the Sun of Liberty.
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum.
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Order of the Yugoslavian Great Star.
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of the Aztec Eagle.
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Collar of the Order of the White Lion.
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer.
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold.
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion.
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Awarded Order of the Nile.
- #wikidata
- #award
- #achievement
Studied at Gakushuin University.
- #wikidata
- #education