Akihito
125th Emperor of Japan
ποΈDecember 23, 1933 - Present
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πBiography
Akihito served as the 125th Emperor of Japan from 1989 until his abdication in 2019. He defined the Heisei era and worked to modernize the imperial family's image.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Reigned during Heisei era
- β¦First emperor to abdicate in modern history
- β¦Published ichthyological research
π¬Famous Quotes
"I earnestly pray for world peace
"I have sought what the role of the symbol should be
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