Akihito - Kings, Life Achievements and Childhood
Akihito's Personal Details
Akihito is the current emperor of Japan
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birthday | December 23, 1933 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Famous | Historical Personalities, Emperors & Kings, Leaders, Emperor of Japan, Emperors, Kings |
| Spouses | Empress Michiko (m. 1959) |
| Siblings | Kazuko Takatsukasa, Prince Hitachi |
| Childrens | Crown Prince Naruhito, Prince Akishino, Sayako Kuroda |
| Universities |
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| Birth Place | Tokyo |
| Religion | Shinto |
| Height | 165 |
| Gender | Male |
| Father | Hirohito |
| Mother | Empress Ko-jun |
| Net Worth | $40 Million as of Jun 8,2017 |
| Sun Sign | Capricorn |
| Born in | Tokyo |
| Famous as | Emperor of Japan |
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Who is Akihito?
Emperor Akihito is one of the very few emperors of the modern world who has earned the reputation of being the ideal leader. The kind nature of Akihito became evident when he decided to make peace with China and other Asian nations almost immediately after he succeeded his father. Even the leaders of other powerful nations, and sections of the media, have immensely praised Akihito for being a humble man in spite of hailing from a royal background. When the devastating Tsunami sent shockwaves across Japan, Akihito’s inspiring speech instilled a ray of hope in the lives of many people who were shattered by the catastrophe. Other than just being a monarch, Akihito is also known for being a scholar. Many of his research papers on molecular biology have been published in various science journals. He was involved in specialized studies concerned with ‘Gobiidae’, a form of fish, and its taxonomy.
Childhood & Early Life
Akihito was born on December 23, 1933 in the Japanese royal family to Emperor Hirohito and empress Nagako. He was originally named Prince Tsugu, but the name was changed later. He was the eldest son, and the fifth child born to his parents.
Akihito was initially taught by private tutors, and later moved to the Peers school, where he studied for 12 years, between 1940 and 1952. It’s also claimed that he left Japan for a brief period during this period to learn English from American author Elizabeth Gray Vining.
In 1952, Akihito later went to Gakushuin University to pursue his degree. However, he didn’t complete his studies. The same year he was also crowned the Prince at the Tokyo Royal Palace.
Career
Almost immediately after he was officially crowned the Prince, Akihito attended the Coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, as a representative of Japan. He also visited many American and European nations during this period.
Akihito succeeded his father, Hirohito as the emperor of Japan in 1989 after the latter’s death. He not just became the 125th man to become the supreme leader, but also inherited prized possessions of the royal family such as the mirror of the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami, the royal sword, and beads.
Merely 3 months after the demise of his father, Akihito expressed statements of apologies to all those Asian nations which suffered because of Japan. The first nation to receive Akihito’s goodwill gesture was China.
In 2011, after a devastating earthquake left Japan in shambles, Akihito addressed his countrymen with an inspiring televised speech in a bid to provide hope and spread positivity.
Akihito became an honorary member of the esteemed ‘Linnean Society of London’ in 1980. He was also a research associate at the ‘Australian Museum’ and ‘The Research Institute for Natural Science of Argentina’.
Major Works
Other than managing his official duties, Akihito also took a keen interest in marine biology. Popular scientific journals such as ‘Japanese Journal of Icythyology’ and ‘Gene’ had published several papers written by Akihito.
Awards & Achievements
Akihito has received several awards in his long tenure as the emperor of Japan. Notable among these are ‘Collar and Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum’, ‘Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure’, and ‘The Golden Medal of Merit of the Japanese Red Cross’.
Personal Life & Legacy
Akihito got married to Michiko Shoda, the daughter of a milling company owner in 1959. The couple have three children - sons named Naruhito and Fumihito, as well as a daughter named Sayako Kuroda.
Though he is blessed with few grandchildren, Akihito and the rest of the nation were particularly excited about the birth of grandson Hisahito. Hisahito was the first boy born in the royal family after a long period of 41 years. The birth of the young prince took place in 2006.
In 2011, he was admitted at a hospital due to frequent complaints of fever and bronchitis. The very next year he even went through a bypass heart surgery.
Trivia
He is the first emperor in the history of Japan to marry the daughter of a commoner. Later he broke many traditions which his predecessors followed.
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Akihito's awards
| Year | Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
Other | ||
| 0 | - Bahrain Order of al-Khalifa | |
| 0 | Collar | |
| 0 | - Belgium -Order of Leopold | |
| 0 | Grand Cordon | |
| 0 | - Botswana Presidential Order | |
| 0 | - Brazil Order of the Southern Cross | |
| 0 | Grand Collar | |
| 0 | - Cameroon Order of Valour | |
| 0 | Grand Cordon | |
| 0 | - Chile Order of the Merit of Chile | |
| 0 | Grand Collar | |
| 0 | - Colombia Order of the Cross of Boyaca | |
| 0 | Grand Collar | |
| 0 | - Democratic Republic of the Congo / Zaire National Order of the Leopard | |
| 0 | Grand Cordon | |
| 0 | - Côte d'Ivoire National Order of the Ivory Coast | |
| 0 | Grand Cordon | |
| 0 | - Czech Republic Order of the White Lion | |
| 0 | 1st Class (Civil Division) with Collar Chain | |
| 0 | - Denmark Order of the Elephant | |
| 0 | Knight Grand Cross (8.8.1953)[19] | |
| 0 | - Egypt Order of the Nile | |
| 0 | Grand Collar | |
| 0 | - Estonia Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana | |
| 0 | The Collar of the Cross[20] | |
| 0 | - Ethiopia Order of Solomon | |
| 0 | Grand Collar | |
| 0 | - Finland Order of the White Rose | |
| 0 | Grand Cross with Collar | |
| 0 | - France Légion d'honneur | |
| 0 | Grand Cross | |
| 0 | - Germany Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | |
| 0 | Grand Cross | |
| 0 | Special Class | |
| 0 | - Greece Order of the Redeemer | |
| 0 | Grand Cross | |
| 0 | - Hungary Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary | |
| 0 | Grand Cross with Chain | |
| 0 | - Iceland Order of the Falcon | |
| 0 | Grand Cross with Collar | |
| 0 | - Indonesia Star of Adipurna | |
| 0 | 1st Class | |
| 0 | - Italy Order of Merit of the Republic | |
| 0 | Grand Cross with Cordon | |
| 0 | - Jordan Order of al-Hussein bin Ali | |
| 0 | Collar | |
| 0 | - Kazakhstan Order of the Golden Eagle | |
| 0 | - Kenya Order of the Golden Heart | |
| 0 | - Kuwait Order of Mubarak the Great | |
| 0 | Collar | |
| 0 | - Latvia Order of the Three Stars | |
| 0 | Commander Grand Cross with Chain | |
| 0 | - Liberia Order of the Star of Africa | |
| 0 | Knight Grand Band | |
| 0 | - Order of the Pioneers of the Republic Knight Grand Band | |
| 0 | - Lithuania Order of Vytautas the Great | |
| 0 | the Great Grand Cross with Collar | |
| 0 | - Luxembourg Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau | |
| 0 | Knight | |
| 0 | - Malawi Order of the Lion (Malawi) | |
| 0 | Grand Commander | |
| 0 | - Malaysia Order of the Crown of the Realm | |
| 0 | - Mali National Order of Mali | |
| 0 | Grand Cordon | |
| 0 | - Mexico Order of the Aztec Eagle | |
| 0 | Grand Collar | |
| 0 | - Morocco Order of the Mohammedi | |
| 0 | Grand Collar | |
| 0 | - Nepal Order of Ojaswi Rajanya | |
| 0 | Knight | |
| 0 | - Netherlands Order of the Netherlands Lion | |
| 0 | Knight Grand Cross | |
| 0 | - Nigeria Order of the Federal Republic | |
| 0 | Grand Cordon | |
| 0 | - Norway Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav | |
| 0 | Grand Cross with Collar | |
| 0 | - Oman Order of Oman | |
| 0 | Superior Class | |
| 0 | - Pakistan Nishan-e-Pakistan | |
| 0 | 1st Class | |
| 0 | - Panama Order of Manuel Amador Guerrero | |
| 0 | Gold Collar | |
| 0 | - Peru Order of the Sun | |
| 0 | Grand Cross in Brilliants | |
| 0 | - Philippine Legion of Honor | |
| 0 | Chief Commander | |
| 0 | - Poland Order of the White Eagle | |
| 0 | - Portugal Order of Saint James of the Sword | |
| 0 | Grand Collar | |
| 0 | - Order of Prince Henry | |
| 0 | Grand Collar | |
| 0 | - Qatar Collar of Independence | |
| 0 | - Senegal Order of the Lion | |
| 0 | Grand Cordon | |
| 0 | - South Africa Order of Good Hope | |
| 0 | Grand Cross in Gold | |
| 0 | - Spain Order of the Golden Fleece | |
| 0 | Knight | |
| 0 | - Order of Charles III Collar | |
| 0 | - Sweden Royal Order of the Seraphim | |
| 0 | Knight with Collar | |
| 0 | - Thailand The Most Auspicious Order of the Rajamitrabhorn | |
| 0 | - The Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri | |
| 0 | - The Gambia Order of the Republic of Gambia | |
| 0 | Grand Commander | |
| 0 | - Ukraine Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise | |
| 0 | First Class | |
| 0 | - United Arab Emirates Collar of the Federation | |
| 0 | - United Kingdom Stranger 984th Knight of Order of the Garter | |
| 0 | - Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order | |
| 0 | - Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal | |
| 0 | - FR Yugoslavia Order of the Yugoslav Star | |
| 0 | - Afghanistan Order of the Supreme Sun | |
| 0 | - Austria Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria | |
| 0 | Grand Star | |
Akihito biography timelines
- // 23rd Dec 1933Akihito was born on December 23, 1933 in the Japanese royal family to Emperor Hirohito and empress Nagako. He was originally named Prince Tsugu, but the name was changed later. He was the eldest son, and the fifth child born to his parents.
- // 1940 To 1952Akihito was initially taught by private tutors, and later moved to the Peers school, where he studied for 12 years, between 1940 and 1952. It’s also claimed that he left Japan for a brief period during this period to learn English from American author Elizabeth Gray Vining.
- // 1952In 1952, Akihito later went to Gakushuin University to pursue his degree. However, he didn’t complete his studies. The same year he was also crowned the Prince at the Tokyo Royal Palace.
- // 1953Almost immediately after he was officially crowned the Prince, Akihito attended the Coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, as a representative of Japan. He also visited many American and European nations during this period.
- // 1959Akihito got married to Michiko Shoda, the daughter of a milling company owner in 1959. The couple have three children - sons named Naruhito and Fumihito, as well as a daughter named Sayako Kuroda.
- // 1980Akihito became an honorary member of the esteemed ‘Linnean Society of London’ in 1980. He was also a research associate at the ‘Australian Museum’ and ‘The Research Institute for Natural Science of Argentina’.
- // 1989Akihito succeeded his father, Hirohito as the emperor of Japan in 1989 after the latter’s death. He not just became the 125th man to become the supreme leader, but also inherited prized possessions of the royal family such as the mirror of the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami, the royal sword, and beads.
- // 2006Though he is blessed with few grandchildren, Akihito and the rest of the nation were particularly excited about the birth of grandson Hisahito. Hisahito was the first boy born in the royal family after a long period of 41 years. The birth of the young prince took place in 2006.
- // 2011In 2011, after a devastating earthquake left Japan in shambles, Akihito addressed his countrymen with an inspiring televised speech in a bid to provide hope and spread positivity.
- // 2011In 2011, he was admitted at a hospital due to frequent complaints of fever and bronchitis. The very next year he even went through a bypass heart surgery.
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Akihito's FAQ
What is Akihito birthday?
Akihito was born at 1933-12-23
Where is Akihito's birth place?
Akihito was born in Tokyo
What is Akihito nationalities?
Akihito's nationalities is Japanese
Who is Akihito spouses?
Akihito's spouses is Empress Michiko (m. 1959)
Who is Akihito siblings?
Akihito's siblings is Kazuko Takatsukasa, Prince Hitachi
Who is Akihito childrens?
Akihito's childrens is Crown Prince Naruhito, Prince Akishino, Sayako Kuroda
What was Akihito universities?
Akihito studied at Gakushuin University
What is Akihito's religion?
Akihito's religion is Shinto
How tall is Akihito?
Akihito's height is 165
Who is Akihito's father?
Akihito's father is Hirohito
Who is Akihito's mother?
Akihito's mother is Empress Ko-jun
What is Akihito's sun sign?
Akihito is Capricorn
How famous is Akihito?
Akihito is famouse as Emperor of Japan