Succession to the Japanese throne
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Crown Prince Fumihito is heir apparent to the Japanese throne
The line of succession to the Japanese throne is the list of people who may become Emperor of Japan.[1]
Order of succession
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 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
- Order of succession
- Imperial Household Law
- Japanese imperial family tree
- List of emperors of Japan
- History of Japan
References
- ↑ 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.