1989-present
emperor akihito is the 125th emperor of japan
Japan still has an Emperor (Emperor Akihito) , the 125th emperor of Japan. The previous Emperor was Emperor Showa (Hirohito), Akihito's father. He was Emperor during WWII and died in 1987.
Akihito
Akihito.
The political title for a leader is Japan is an Emperor, who is the ceremonial monarch.
Akihito .
Emperor Akihito.
Emperor Akihito.
Akihito
Emperor Akihito.
Emperor Akihito is still alive as of August 19, 2014. His cousin recently died at the age of 66. Emperor Akihito became the ruler of Japan in 1989.
The current Emperor of Japan is Akihito.