Emperor Akihito

Emperor Akihito

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2019-04-27

Akihito, the Emperor of Japan, abdicated on April 30, 2019. This 3-parts NHK World documentary series chronicles the life of a former "divine child" who became the symbol of the Japanese State when he ascended the throne in 1989.

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Akihito, the Emperor of Japan, abdicated on April 30, 2019. This 3-parts NHK World documentary series chronicles the life of a former "divine child" who became the symbol of the Japanese State when he ascended the throne in 1989.

First Aired

2019-04-27

Last Aired

2019-04-29

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Director

Status

Ended

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

Network

NHK

Production

Casts

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    Akihito

    Akihito
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    Michiko

    Michiko