Death of Emperor Showa

In 1989, Emperor Shōwa passed away. The procession was televised, and between 800,000 and 2 million people watched it in person.

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  Akihito

  Self (New Emperor)
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  Michiko

  Self (New Empress)
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  Naruhito

  Self (New Crown Prince)
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  Crown Prince Akishino

  Self (Prince Aya)
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  Sayoka Kuroda

  Self (Princess Nori)
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  Atsuko Ikeda

  Self (Former Princess Yori)
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  Prince Hitatchi

  Self
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  Princess Hitatchi

  Self
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  Takako Shimazu

  Self (Former Princess Suga)
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  Princess Takamatsu

  Self