Twenty years ago on Jan. 7, 1989, the Emperor ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne immediately after the death of his father, the Emperor Showa. This year, the 20th anniversary of the Emperor's enthronement will be followed on April 10 by the 50th... ...full story at Japan Times
from Japan Times on Thu, Jan 08 2009
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Timewatch: "Emperor Hirohito" 1 of 6 »
YouTube video By traditional (and official) count, he was Japan's 124th emperor, but Hirohito ranks first in length of tenure. His reign spanned the years between 1921, when he became regent for his ailing father, and his death in 1989--a record of regal endurance... |
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20 years on the Imperial throne » Japan Times The government-sponsored ceremony on Thursday (Nov. 12) to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Emperor's enthronement serves as an occasion to express people's respect and affection not only for the Emperor but also for the Imperial couple and the... |
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National › Kyoto palace marks 20th anniversary of emperor's enthronement » Japan Today Kyoto Imperial Palace is opening areas normally closed to the public for 10 days from Sunday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Emperor Akihito's enthronement.… |
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National › Japan to issue coins to mark 20th anniversary of Emperor's enthronement » Japan Today Japan will issue 100,000 10,000-yen gold coins and 10 million 500-yen nickel-brass coins later this year to mark the 20th anniversary of Emperor Akihito's enthronement,… |
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Business › Y10,000 coin for emperor's 20th reign anniversary to sell for Y80,000 » Japan Today Japan will sell 50,000 10,000-yen gold coins for 80,000 yen each to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Emperor Akihito's enthronement, the Finance Ministry said Tuesday.… |
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National › 20th anniversary of death of Emperor Hirohito marked » Japan Today Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko commemorated the 20th anniversary of the death of Emperor Hirohito at his tomb in Tokyo on Wednesday. About 80 people,… |
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