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Emperor Akihito— Crown Prince of a Defeated Nation
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.
1. Crown Prince of a Defeated Nation
Crown Prince Akihito's childhood is spent in the shadow of a war fought in the name of his father, Emperor Showa (Hirohito). With peace comes democracy. The Crown Prince learns to balance an imperial identity with a sense of social equality. At 19, he attends Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. His first trip abroad offers him fresh insights into Japan's place in the world, and the role of a monarch who reigns, but does not rule.
Series Information & Specs
Production credits, broadcasting networks, financials, and language tracks
Ended
2019-04-27
1 Seasons • 3 Eps
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1080P HD • Dolby Audio
Featured Cast
Dawn Matus
Narrator (voice)
Akihito
Self (archive footage)
Michiko
Self (archive footage)
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