Akihito Showa

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Showa, Akihito was born on December 23, 1933 in Tokyo. Son of Hirohito and Nagako Showa.

Student, Gakushuin University.

Crown Prince, Japan, 1952-1989. Emporer Japan, since 1989.

Akihito Showa has been listed as a noteworthy Emperor of Japan by Marquis Who's Who.

Research associate Australian Museum. Member Linnean Society London (honorary member), Ichthyological Society Japan.

Married Michiko Shoda, April 10, 1959. Three children, Naruhito Hironomiya, Fumihito Ayanomiya, Sayako Norinomiya.