Michiko
Michiko, the Empress Emerita of Japan, was born on October 20, 1934. She became the first commoner to marry into the Japanese imperial family when she wed then-Crown Prince Akihito in 1959. As Empress, she supported various social causes, particularly concerning the welfare of children and the elderly, and worked to modernize the image of the imperial family.
Born on Oct 20, 1934 (90 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 129,907 | $21,000,000 | 8,242$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,826 | $2,700,000 | 1,146$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 27,470 | $670,000 | 773$ |
| Totals | 3 | 422,705,437 | 186,203 | $24,370,000 | 10,161$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Michiko is the former Empress of Japan and the grandmother of Hisahito.
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Taiwan:
Empress Emerita Michiko also had stress-induced illnesses.
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United Kingdom:
Empress Emerita Michiko, Naruhito’s mother, also suffered stress-induced illnesses.
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Hong Kong:
Michiko accompanied Akihito during his discharge from the hospital.
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United Kingdom:
Michiko met Jeremy, an English officer, at a party in Japan.
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Peru:
Michiko accompanied Akihito on an official visit to Lima in 1967.
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Australia:
Michiko explains the nuances of Japanese etiquette and culture to visitors.
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Luxembourg:
Michiko is the emeritus empress of Japan who appeared during the New Year's address.
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Luxembourg:
Michiko, the emeritus empress of Japan, was present during the New Year's address.
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Luxembourg:
Emeritus Kaiserin Michiko was present during the New Year's address by Kaiser Naruhito.
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