
Enthronement Ceremony - November 12, 1990
History
Overview
A historic moment in Japanese history. In 1990, Emperor Akihito became the first emperor to have their enthronement televised.
Top Cast


Akihito
Akihito
Self (Emperor of Japan)
Akihito
Self (Emperor of Japan)


Michiko
Michiko
Self (Empress of Japan)
Michiko
Self (Empress of Japan)


Naruhito
Naruhito
Self (Crown Prince of Japan)
Naruhito
Self (Crown Prince of Japan)


Crown Prince Akishino
Crown Prince Akishino
Self (Prince Akishino)
Crown Prince Akishino
Self (Prince Akishino)


Crown Princess Akishino
Crown Princess Akishino
Self (Princess Akishino)
Crown Princess Akishino
Self (Princess Akishino)


Prince Hitatchi
Prince Hitatchi
Self (Masahito, The Prince Hitatchi)
Prince Hitatchi
Self (Masahito, The Prince Hitatchi)


Princess Hitatchi
Princess Hitatchi
Self (Hanako, Princess Hitatchi)
Princess Hitatchi
Self (Hanako, Princess Hitatchi)


Prince Takamado
Prince Takamado
Self (Norihito, Prince Takamado)
Prince Takamado
Self (Norihito, Prince Takamado)


Princess Takamado
Princess Takamado
Self (Hisako, Princess Takamado)
Princess Takamado
Self (Hisako, Princess Takamado)


Sayoka Kuroda
Sayoka Kuroda
Self (Princess Nori)
Sayoka Kuroda
Self (Princess Nori)
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