Special Supplements / Emperor Naruhito’s Ascension May 1, 2019
A lifelong passion for water studies
by Eriko Arita
Emperor Naruhito, who ascends the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday following the abdication of his father, Emperor Emeritus Akihito on Tuesday, is the first emperor who has studied outside Japan. He is known for his wide range of interests in foreign countries and also for ...