Akihito
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"Akihito"/??/extra=born 23 December 1933}} is the reigning , the 125th emperor of his line according to Japan's list of Emperors of Japan/traditional order of succession. He acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne in 1989.

In Japan, the emperor is never referred to by his given name, but rather is referred to as which may be shortened to . In writing, the emperor is also referred to formally as . The Japanese era name/Era of Akihito's reign bears the name "Heisei period/Heisei" (), and according to custom he will be renamed ""Emperor Heisei"" (???? Heisei tenn?; see "posthumous name") by order of Cabinet of Japan/Cabinet after his death. At the same time, the name of the next era under his successor will also be established.

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In view of history, I sincerely wish the ravages of war will never be repeated. With all the Japanese public, I mourn for those who perished in battles and lost their lives in the horrors of war.

It truly saddens me, however, that the relationship so nurtured between our two countries should have been marred by the Second World War. The Empress and I can never forget the many kinds of suffering so many people have undergone because of that war. At the thought of the scars of war that they bear, our hearts are filled with deep sorrow and pain.

I am marrying her because I love her.