Town & Country Magazine: Emperor Naruhito’s Aunt Princess Hanako Attends the Restoration Ceremony for a Historic Japanese Castle
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Naruhito
Naruhito is Emperor of Japan. He acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne on 1 May 2019 following the abdication of his father, Akihito. He is the 126th monarch, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign is known as the Reiwa era.
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politics · Emperor of Japan since 2019 · monarch · aristocrat · also Naruhito, Emperor Naruhito, Naruhito, Emperor of Japan, Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Naruhito, Prince Hiro, Prince Hiro
Born 23 February 1960 · Q217096
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2026· 6 entries
Rappler: Japan’s Emperor Naruhito formally proclaims enthronement
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South China Morning Post: Emperor Naruhito
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Awarded Order of Lakandula (2026).
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The Asahi Shimbun: BASEBALL/ Even Emperor Naruhito and the royal family are Ohtani fans, make appearance at Tokyo Dome
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The Asahi Shimbun: Well-wishers cheer Emperor Naruhito on his 66th birthday
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2025· 3 entries
朝日新聞社: Naruhito, the first emperor to visit Mongolia, tours museum
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Awarded Grand Collar of the Order of the Southern Cross (2025).
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Won: Brazil (March 2025).
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2024· 3 entries
Awarded Knight of the Garter (2024).
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Won: United Kingdom with King Tupou VI Coronation Medal (4 July 2015) (June 2024).
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San Diego Union-Tribune: Japan’s Emperor Naruhito mourns the deadly Noto quake in a solemn birthday speech
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2023· 2 entries
朝日新聞社: Naruhito in 5th year as emperor explores how to perform his role
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Yahoo: Japanese Emperor Naruhito makes first public birthday address in four years
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2022· 1 entry
朝日新聞社: Naruhito turns 62, confident ‘grim reality’ of virus will pass
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2020· 2 entries
Postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic) hosted in Tokyo, just as his grandfather, Emperor Shōwa, had done in 1964
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As guests of Queen Elizabeth II, but the state visit was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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2019· 7 entries
Town & Country: The Best Photos from Emperor Naruhito's Enthronement Ceremony in Japan's Imperial Palace
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Awarded Order of Culture (2019).
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Awarded Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers (2019).
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Awarded Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum (2019).
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Yahoo: The Latest: Naruhito congratulated by other royal members
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Yahoo: Japan's new emperor Naruhito: A cosmopolitan team player
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Career landmark: Emperor of Japan (2019).
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2012· 2 entries
Won: Malaysia (2012).
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The crown prince temporarily took charge of his father's duties while Emperor Akihito underwent and recovered from heart bypass surgery
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2008· 2 entries
Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (2008).
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Won: Spain (November 2008).
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2006· 1 entry
Attended the 14th Nippon Jamboree, the Japanese national jamboree organized by the Scout Association of Japan
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2004· 2 entries
Won: Denmark (2004).
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Awarded Order of the Elephant (2004).
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2003· 1 entry
Awarded Royal Order of the Seraphim (2003).
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2002· 1 entry
Awarded Order of Sikatuna (2002).
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2001· 2 entries
Awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav (2001).
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The crown prince visited the United Kingdom; he met Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle
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2000· 2 entries
Won: Hungary (2000).
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Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary (2000).
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1999· 2 entries
Won: Austria (1999).
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Awarded Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria (1999).
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1997· 1 entry
Awarded Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1997).
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1996· 2 entries
Won: Belgium (October 1996).
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Awarded Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold (1996).
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1995· 2 entries
Won: United Arab Emirates with King Tupou VI Coronation Medal (4 July 2015) (January 1995).
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Awarded Order of Zayed (1995).
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1993· 1 entry
Won: Portugal (December 1993).
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1991· 1 entry
Awarded Order of the Crown (Netherlands) (1991).
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1989· 3 entries
Career landmark: Crown Prince of Japan (1989–2019).
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Career landmark: heir apparent (1989–2019).
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And was formally invested as Crown Prince in 1991
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1986· 1 entry
Studied at Merton College (1983–1986).
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1982· 3 entries
Awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1982).
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Won: Italy (March 1982).
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Studied at Gakushuin University, Bachelor of Letters (1982).
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1980· 1 entry
Awarded Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum (1980).
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1972· 1 entry
Studied at Gakushuin Boys' Junior and Senior High School (1972).
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1966· 1 entry
Studied at Gakushuin Primary School (1966).
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1964· 1 entry
Studied at Gakushuin Kindergarten (1964).
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1960· 1 entry
Born 1960-02-23.
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