Emperor Akihito

Season 12019

Akihito, the Emperor of Japan, abdicated on April 30, 2019. This 3-parts NHK World documentary series chronicles the life of a former "divine child" who became the symbol of the Japanese State when he ascended the throne in 1989.

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Akihito, the Emperor of Japan, abdicated on April 30, 2019. This 3-parts NHK World documentary series chronicles the life of a former "divine child" who became the symbol of the Japanese State when he ascended the throne in 1989.

First Aired
April 27, 2019
Last Aired
April 29, 2019
Runtime
1h 13min
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Status
Ended
Language
English
Network
NHK