Emperor Naruhito
Emperor Naruhito, born on February 23, 1960, is the 126th Emperor of Japan, ascending to the throne on May 1, 2019, after the abdication of his father, Emperor Akihito. He is a graduate of the University of Tokyo and has a degree from the University of Oxford. Naruhito's reign marks the beginning of the Reiwa era, which focuses on harmony and peace. He is known for his commitment to social issues, including environmental conservation and disaster preparedness. On February 23, 2023, he celebrated his 65th birthday, a significant milestone in his life as Emperor, and participated in public celebrations at the Imperial Palace.
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Emperor Naruhito celebrated his 66th birthday and expressed his thoughts for disaster-stricken areas.
天皇陛下、66歳の誕生日 被災地へ思い「これからも心寄せたい」：朝日新聞
Japan· 2026-02-22
Emperor Naruhito expressed confidence that Tokayev's visit would be a significant event in Japan-Kazakhstan relations.
Отношения с США, Россией и Китаем — Токаев обозначил позицию Казахстана: 19 декабря 2025, 14:19
Kazakhstan· 2025-12-19
Emperor Naruhito attended a badminton competition in Shiga.
天皇、皇后両陛下がバドミントン競技を観戦 滋賀で開催の国スポ大会 [滋賀県]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-29
President Vučić visited the Imperial Palace to meet Emperor Naruhito.
Vučić u Japanu: Poseta Carskoj palati kod cara Naruhita i važni ekonomski sporazumi
Serbia· 2025-09-16
Emperor Naruhito is the pacifist grandson of the monarch during World War II.
Hiroshima a monument to peace in a time of conflict
New Zealand· 2025-08-07
Emperor Naruhito awarded the Nightingale Medal to nurses involved in the Japan Airlines accident.
皇后さまがナイチンゲール記章授与、日航機事故で活動の看護師らに：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-07-31Emperor Naruhito accompanied the Empress on an official visit to Mongolia.
垣間見えた「令和流」 天皇、皇后両陛下 モンゴル訪問に同行して：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-07-14Emperor Naruhito attended the opening ceremony of the largest festival in Mongolia, 'Naadam'.
天皇、皇后両陛下、モンゴル最大の祭典「ナーダム」開会式に出席：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-07-11Emperor Naruhito visited a memorial for Japanese victims in Mongolia.
モンゴル訪問の両陛下「心から感謝」 歓迎式典出席し、大統領と会見：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-07-08
Emperor Naruhito is embarking on an eight-day visit to Mongolia, marking the first visit by a reigning emperor.
天皇、皇后両陛下、歴代天皇初のモンゴル訪問へ出発 8日間の旅路 [戦後80年][原爆][被爆][沖縄戦]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-07-06Emperor Naruhito is reported to be feeling very lonely after the death of the family dog, Yuri.
天皇ご一家の愛犬「由莉」死ぬ 小児病棟の訪問活動にも参加：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-06-26
Emperor Naruhito is mentioned as visiting Hiroshima to pay respects to the victims of the atomic bombing.
愛子さま、中学時の作文 広島での光景「平和とは何かを考える原点」：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-06-18Emperor Naruhito is making his first visit to Hiroshima since ascending the throne.
天皇陛下、即位後初の広島訪問出発へ 硫黄島、沖縄に続く継承の旅 [戦後80年]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-06-18Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are celebrating their 32nd wedding anniversary today.
【写真まとめ】天皇、皇后両陛下、きょう結婚32年：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-06-08Emperor Naruhito visited Okinawa to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
両陛下、沖縄入り「語り継いで」 愛子さまも初訪問 戦後80年 [戦後80年]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-06-04
Emperor Naruhito visited Okinawa to honor the victims of the Battle of Okinawa.
【写真まとめ】両陛下と長女愛子さまが沖縄に到着 初めての訪問時は [沖縄県]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-06-04
Emperor Naruhito expressed condolences to the families of the victims of the Yashio subsidence accident during his visit to Saitama Prefecture.
天皇陛下、八潮の陥没事故遺族にお悔やみ 植樹祭で埼玉県を訪問中 [埼玉・八潮の陥没事故]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-05-24
Emperor Naruhito visited a special needs school in Iruma, Saitama.
天皇陛下、埼玉・入間の特別支援学校を視察 皇后さまは日程取りやめ：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-05-24Emperor Naruhito met with the Captain Regent of San Marino.
天皇陛下はサンマリノ執政と面会 28日からの皇室の予定：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-04-28
Emperor Naruhito delivered the opening remarks at the Expo opening ceremony.
天皇陛下が開会のおことば 万博開会式 赤十字パビリオン視察も [大阪・関西万博2025]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-04-12
Emperor Naruhito attended the opening ceremony of the Expo.
【速報中】万博の開会式開始、両陛下ら出席 命つながる「鼓動」表現 [大阪・関西万博2025]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-04-12Brazil's President Lula said goodbye to the Emperor of Japan with a hug.
「最後にまたハグを」ブラジルのルラ大統領、天皇陛下とお別れ：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-03-27
Emperor Naruhito celebrated his 65th birthday with a public appearance at the Imperial Palace.
愛子さま鴨場デビュー 父が「お忍びプロポーズ」の場で 大使を接遇：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-23
Emperor Naruhito celebrated his 65th birthday with a public appearance at the Imperial Palace.
天皇誕生日の一般参賀 愛子さま、佳子さまも手を振る 7千人超が列：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-23
Emperor Naruhito will celebrate his 65th birthday on February 23rd with a public appearance at the Imperial Palace.
天皇陛下が65歳の誕生日迎える 17日からの皇室の予定：朝日新聞デジタルJapan· 2025-02-17