Who is Naruhito, Japan’s likely next emperor? Like his father, the son, Naruhito, is a soft-spoken and smiley man. Naruhito would be the 126th emperor in a line believed to date to the fifth century. Akihito is known as a strong proponent of Japan’s war-renouncing constitution, repeatedly showing support for the charter, which stipulates his symbol status. TOKYO — Japanese Emperor Akihito’s video message this week, though subtle, suggested that he wishes to abdicate, and the attention now goes to his elder son, the first in line to Japan’s Chrysanthemum throne.

Source: Manila Bulletin August 09, 2016 06:33 UTC