Emperor Akihito (2019)

9 | Apr 27, 2019 (JP) | Documentary

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/emperorakihito/?type=tvEpisode&

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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.

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Dawn Matus

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Akihito

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Michiko

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Emperor Akihito (2019)

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