
Death of Emperor Showa
History
Overview
In 1989, Emperor Shōwa passed away. The procession was televised, and between 800,000 and 2 million people watched it in person.
Top Cast


Akihito
Akihito
Self (New Emperor)
Akihito
Self (New Emperor)


Michiko
Michiko
Self (New Empress)
Michiko
Self (New Empress)


Naruhito
Naruhito
Self (New Crown Prince)
Naruhito
Self (New Crown Prince)


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


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


Atsuko Ikeda
Atsuko Ikeda
Self (Former Princess Yori)
Atsuko Ikeda
Self (Former Princess Yori)


Prince Hitatchi
Prince Hitatchi
Self
Prince Hitatchi
Self


Princess Hitatchi
Princess Hitatchi
Self
Princess Hitatchi
Self


Takako Shimazu
Takako Shimazu
Self (Former Princess Suga)
Takako Shimazu
Self (Former Princess Suga)


Princess Takamatsu
Princess Takamatsu
Self
Princess Takamatsu
Self
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