The two monarchs, King Charles and Emperor Naruhito ... "In contrast to his grandfather Hiirohito and his father Akihito, Naruhito was well received by the British public," Harris said.

Emperor Akihito took the throne at the age of 55, following the death of his father. He was the first to be enthroned under the post-war Constitution that defines the role as a "symbol of the state." ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's beloved former Emperor Akihito marked his 91st birthday on Monday, as he continues to pursue his lifetime research into goby fish, care for his wife and pray for peace.

Citations: Pearce, Nicholas A.. 2016. What Aged Leaders Can Learn From Japanese Emperor Akihito’s Desire To Step Down. Fortune.

However, Naruhito will not become emperor of Japan until the stroke of midnight and he will “inherit” the regalia at a second ceremony on Wednesday at 10.30am Japan's Emperor Akihito prepared ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s beloved former Emperor Akihito marked his 91st birthday on Monday, as he continues to pursue his lifetime research into goby fish, care for his wife and pray for peace.