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Born: 23 February 1960 · Age: 66
Naruhito is 66 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 23 February 1960.
Emperor of Japan since 2019, an Oxford-educated scholar of water transport and the 126th monarch in Japan's traditional line
Did you know?He studied at Oxford University for two years, where he wrote a thesis on the history of transport on the River Thames.
Naruhito represents a modern face of the world's oldest continuous hereditary monarchy. He became Emperor of Japan in 2019 after his father, Akihito, became the first emperor in about two centuries to step down. The name chosen for his era is Reiwa, often translated as 'beautiful harmony'. He has a strong interest in water conservation and has spoken internationally on water issues. His role is purely symbolic under Japan's constitution, but he remains a figure of deep respect and continuity for many Japanese people.
Naruhito (born 23 February 1960) is Emperor of Japan. He acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne on 1 May 2019 following the abdication of his father, Akihito.
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Emperor of Japan, born 1960
Naruhito was born in Tokyo on 23 February 1960.
He studied at Merton College, Oxford.
He married Masako Owada in 1993.
He became Emperor in 2019.
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Did you know?He wrote a book about his years at Oxford.
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