Naruhito

I think that the basics of the imperial family and activities are to always wish for the happiness of the people and to share the pain with the people.

Naruhito (born 23 February 1960) is the Emperor of Japan. He acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne on 1 May 2019, beginning the Reiwa era, following the abdication of his father, Akihito. He is the 126th monarch according to Japan's traditional order of succession.

Quotes

• I pledge hereby that I shall act according to the Constitution and fulfill my responsibility as the symbol of the State and of the unity of the people of Japan, while always wishing for the happiness of the people and the peace of the world, turning my thoughts to the people and standing by them.
  • "Naruhito: Japan’s emperor formally proclaims enthronement in centuries-old ceremony" in CNN (22 October 2019)

• I sincerely hope that our country, through our people’s wisdom and unceasing efforts, achieves further development and contributes to the friendship and peace of the international community and the welfare and prosperity of humankind.
  • "Naruhito: Japan’s emperor formally proclaims enthronement in centuries-old ceremony" in CNN (22 October 2019)

• As we pass on the memories of disasters and pandemics to our posterity, we can improve our preparedness for forthcoming catastrophes. In this way, we can help to build a society in which everyone, with no one left behind, will be able to enjoy daily lives filled with health and happiness.
  • "Emperor Naruhito delivers address at U.N. meeting on water and disasters" in The Japan Times (26 June 2021)

• While we are currently confronted with the unprecedented difficulties caused by the spread of the coronavirus disease. . . I sincerely hope that we all work together hand in hand to overcome this difficult situation and continue to seek happiness of the people and world peace.
  • "Emperor Naruhito Makes Reference to Pandemic in First Speech in Half-Year" in Nippon (1 October 2020)

• I am standing here today after the ceremonies marking my accession to the Throne. I am delighted and deeply grateful that you have come to celebrate. I wish for your health and happiness. And I sincerely hope that our country will develop further while working together with other countries to pursue global peace.
  • "Emperor Naruhito makes first speech to public" in NHK (3 May 2019)

• Looking back on the long period of post-war peace, reflecting on our past and bearing in mind the feelings of deep remorse, I earnestly hope that the ravages of war will never again be repeated.
  • "Japan marks 76th anniversary of WWII surrender with emperor expressing "deep remorse" over wartime atrocities" in Xinhua (15 August 2021)