Emperor Akihito

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Featured Cast

Dawn Matus

Narrator (voice)

Akihito

Self (archive footage)

Michiko

Self (archive footage)

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