The Emperor’s 30-year Anniversary

Special Supplements / The Emperor’s 30-year Anniversary Feb 22, 2019

Exercising goodwill in symbolic role

Emperor Akihito marked the 30th year of his reign on Jan. 7, and the government will be holding a ceremony on Sunday to celebrate this milestone. On April 30, after three decades on the throne, the Emperor will be the first living Japanese monarch ...

Special Supplements / The Emperor’s 30-year Anniversary Feb 22, 2019

Imperial dedication to those in need

Emperor Akihito has devoted his 30 years on the throne to defining his role as "symbol of the state," a new status created under the postwar Constitution. After 30 years, the 85-year-old Emperor's time on the throne is drawing to a close as he is ...

Special Supplements / The Emperor’s 30-year Anniversary Feb 22, 2019

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