Emperor of Japan: Quick Facts

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Emperor Naruhito of Japan smiles while posing outdoors in a light gray suit and white shirt in front of Palace Het Loo in Apeldoorn, Netherlands.

Woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi showing Emperor Jimmu in flowing robes holding a long bow and staff with a bird, standing before radiating sunbeams as figures cower below.

Emperor Hirohito

Japanese Emperor Akihito, wearing a dark suit and tie, smiles and waves with his right hand to onlookers, with blurred people in the background.

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