Naruhito
Emperor of Japan since 2019
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| June 2024 | Naruhito and the empress embarked on a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, invited by King Charles III, marking the first state visit in modern times during an active British election campaign. |
| June 2024 | Naruhito and the empress embarked on a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, invited by King Charles III, marking the first state visit in modern times during an active British election campaign. |
| June 25 2024 | He was appointed Stranger Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter in the United Kingdom. |
| June 25 2024 | He was appointed Stranger Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter in the United Kingdom. |
| June 19 2024 | Naruhito made unprecedented remarks regarding the Japanese imperial succession debate during a news conference at the imperial palace. |
| June 19 2024 | Naruhito made unprecedented remarks regarding the Japanese imperial succession debate during a news conference at the imperial palace. |
| April 12 2024 | The imperial couple visited an evacuation center in Anamizu after the Noto earthquake. |
| April 12 2024 | The imperial couple visited an evacuation center in Anamizu after the Noto earthquake. |
| March 22 2024 | Naruhito and empress visited Wajima and Suzu, two cities affected by the Noto earthquake. |
| March 22 2024 | Naruhito and empress visited Wajima and Suzu, two cities affected by the Noto earthquake. |
| February 2024 | Emperor Naruhito marked his 64th birthday with a message mourning the victims of the Noto earthquake and expressed a desire to visit the affected areas. |
| February 2024 | Emperor Naruhito marked his 64th birthday with a message mourning the victims of the Noto earthquake and expressed a desire to visit the affected areas. |
| June 2023 | Naruhito and the empress visited Indonesia, marking their first state visit as a couple. |
| June 2023 | Naruhito and the empress visited Indonesia, marking their first state visit as a couple. |
| September 2022 | The imperial couple undertook their first trip abroad as emperor and empress, attending the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in the United Kingdom. |
| September 2022 | The imperial couple undertook their first trip abroad as emperor and empress, attending the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in the United Kingdom. |
| July 23 2021 | Emperor Naruhito opened the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, continuing a tradition started by his grandfather, Emperor Shōwa, in 1964. |
| July 23 2021 | Emperor Naruhito opened the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, continuing a tradition started by his grandfather, Emperor Shōwa, in 1964. |
| 2020 | Naruhito served as the honorary president of the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. |
| 2020 | Naruhito served as the honorary president of the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. |
| October 22 2019 | Naruhito was formally enthroned in an ancient-style proclamation ceremony. |
| October 22 2019 | Naruhito was formally enthroned in an ancient-style proclamation ceremony. |
| May 1 2019 | Naruhito succeeded his father, Emperor Akihito, and officially began his reign, ushering in the Reiwa era. |
| May 1 2019 | Naruhito received multiple honours on May 1, 2019, including the Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure, The Order of Culture, the Golden Medal of Merit of the Japanese Red Cross, and the Golden Medal of Honorary Member of the Japanese Red Cross. |
| May 1 2019 | Naruhito acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne following his father's abdication, beginning a new era. |
| May 1 2019 | Naruhito received multiple honours on May 1, 2019, including the Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure, The Order of Culture, the Golden Medal of Merit of the Japanese Red Cross, and the Golden Medal of Honorary Member of the Japanese Red Cross. |
| May 1 2019 | Naruhito succeeded his father, Emperor Akihito, and officially began his reign, ushering in the Reiwa era. |
| May 1 2019 | Naruhito acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne following his father's abdication, beginning a new era. |
| April 30 2019 | Emperor Akihito's abdication ceremony took place, marking the end of his reign and the Heisei era. |
| April 30 2019 | Emperor Akihito's abdication ceremony took place, marking the end of his reign and the Heisei era. |
| December 1 2017 | Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced that Emperor Akihito would abdicate on 30 April 2019, paving the way for Naruhito to become the 126th emperor of Japan. |
| December 1 2017 | Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced that Emperor Akihito would abdicate on 30 April 2019, paving the way for Naruhito to become the 126th emperor of Japan. |
| 2012 | Naruhito was named Honorary Grand Commander of the Most Esteemed Order of the Defender of the Realm in Malaysia. |
| 2012 | For two weeks, Naruhito temporarily took charge of his father's duties while Emperor Akihito underwent and recovered from heart bypass surgery. |
| 2012 | Naruhito was named Honorary Grand Commander of the Most Esteemed Order of the Defender of the Realm in Malaysia. |
| 2012 | For two weeks, Naruhito temporarily took charge of his father's duties while Emperor Akihito underwent and recovered from heart bypass surgery. |
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