Emperor Akihito
Documentary
Rating
9.0/10
First Air Date
April 27, 2019
Episode Runtime
1h 13m
Status
Ended
Overview
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.
Seasons
Season 1
3 episodes
Cast
Dawn Matus
Narrator (voice)

Akihito
Self (archive footage)

Michiko
Self (archive footage)