Death of Emperor Showa

198940m

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

Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: Emperor Hirohito’s Death Announcement - NHK

Emperor Hirohito’s Death Announcement - NHK

Thumbnail for video: Emperor Hirohito:  News Report of His Death - January 7, 1989

Emperor Hirohito: News Report of His Death - January 7, 1989

Cast

Photo of Akihito

Akihito

Self (New Emperor)

Photo of Michiko

Michiko

Self (New Empress)

Photo of Naruhito

Naruhito

Self (New Crown Prince)

Photo of Crown Prince Akishino

Crown Prince Akishino

Self (Prince Aya)

Photo of Sayoka Kuroda

Sayoka Kuroda

Self (Princess Nori)

Photo of Atsuko Ikeda

Atsuko Ikeda

Self (Former Princess Yori)

Photo of Takako Shimazu

Takako Shimazu

Self (Former Princess Suga)

Photo of Yasuko Konoe

Yasuko Konoe

Self (Formerly Princess Yasuko of Mikasa)

Photo of Masako Sen

Masako Sen

Self (Formerly Princess Masako of Mikasa)

Photo of Takamasa Ikeda

Takamasa Ikeda

Self (Husband of Atsuko)

Photo of Hisanaga Shimazu

Hisanaga Shimazu

Self (Husband of Takako)

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