Succession to the Japanese throne
Appearance
The line of succession to the Japanese throne is the list of people who may become Emperor of Japan.[1]
Order of succession
[change | change source]In 2019, the current order of succession is clear.
- Emperor Shōwa (1901–1989)
- Emperor Akihito (b. 1933)
- Emperor Naruhito (b. 1960)
- (1) Fumihito, Prince Akishino (b.1965)
- (2) Prince Hisahito of Akishino (b. 2006)
- (3) Masahito, Prince Hitachi (b. 1935)
- Emperor Akihito (b. 1933)
Emperor Naruhito has one daughter, Princess Aiko.[2] Prince Akishino currently has two daughters (Princess Mako and Princess Kako) and one son (Prince Hisahito).[3]
Related pages
[change | change source]References
[change | change source]- ↑ Imperial Household Agency (Kunaichō), Imperial Succession; retrieved 2011-12-19.
- ↑ Kunaicho, Crown Prince and Crown Princess; retrieved 2011-12-19.
- ↑ Kunaicho, Prince and Princess Akishino; retrieved 2011-12-19.